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How to get fromAyr to Lochranzaby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Ayr to Lochranza by bus or ferry

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  1. Line 585 bus, ferry, line 324 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus bus 585
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Lochranza Castlebus bus 324
    4h 50m
    £17–46

  2. Ferry, line 324 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Lochranza Castlebus bus 324
    4h 59m
    £18–51

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  • Distance: 48.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Lochranza, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Lochranza. However, you can take the line 585 bus to Inches Road, take the line 11 bus to Hill Street, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 324 bus to Lochranza Castle. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Lochranza Castle via Kilwinning, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 4h 59m.

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