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How to get fromCairnryan to Brodickby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Brodick by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, line 585 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayrbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 585
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    4h 54m
    £14–39

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 58m
    £28–66

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train Stranraer - Ayr / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    6h 19m
    £36–84

  4. Bus, line 585 bus, ferry via Old Pier

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 585
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 30m
    £27–56

Cairnryan to Brodick by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Brodick. However, you can take the bus to Ayr, walk to Ayr Bus Station, take the line 585 bus to Hill Street, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Rail Station, Girvan, Ayr, Kilwinning, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 5h 58m.

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