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How to get fromBrodick to Cairnryanby ferry or bus

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There are 3 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 to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 26m
    £16–40

  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 Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 52m
    £27–65

  3. Ferry, line 585 bus, bus via Old Pier

    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 Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 43m
    £27–57

Brodick to Cairnryan by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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 Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Ardrossan Town, walk to Hill Street, take the line 585 bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal. 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, and Rail Station in around 5h 52m.

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