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How to get fromBrodick to Cairnryanby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Brodick to Cairnryan by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, line 585 bus, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 39m
    £28–62

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 59m
    £30–74

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  • Distance: 86.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Brodick, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Brodick to Cairnryan. However, you can take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Dock road, take the line 12 bus to Hill Street, take the line 585 bus to Ayr Bus Station, take the bus to Henrietta Street, then take the bus to Old Pier. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Old Pier via Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Kilwinning, Ayr, Girvan, Rail Station, and Henrietta Street in around 5h 59m.

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