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How to get fromGourock to Isle of Arranby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Gourock to Isle of Arran by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 901 bus, line 585 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Gourock Rail Station to Manse Courtbus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from Manse Court to Hill Streetbus bus 585
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    3h 44m
    £25–54

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    3h 59m
    £32–74

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  • Distance: 46 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Gourock to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the line 901 bus to Manse Court, take the line 585 bus to Hill Street, walk 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 train from Gourock to Isle of Arran via Paisley Gilmour Street, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 3h 59m.

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