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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Girvanby ferry, bus, or train

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

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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 Ailsa Street Eastbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 6m
    £30–63

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain train
    4h 7m
    £31–72

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  • Distance: 64 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Girvan. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, 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, then take the bus to Ailsa Street East. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Girvan via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Kilwinning, and Ayr in around 4h 7m.

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