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How to get fromCairnryan to Isle of Arranby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairnryan to Isle of Arran by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, line 585 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayrbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus bus 585
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    4h 46m

  2. Bus, line 585 bus, ferry via Girvan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus bus 585
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5h 38m
    £39–74

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  • Distance: 81.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Isle of Arran, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the bus to Ayr, walk to Ayr Bus Station, 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, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Isle of Arran via Henrietta Street, Ayr Bus Station, Inches Road, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 5h 38m.

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