What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Irvine is to ferry via Irvine which costs £16 - £50 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Irvine is to ferry which takes 2h 21m and costs £17 - £50.

Is there a direct ferry between Isle of Arran and Irvine?

No, there is no direct ferry from Isle of Arran to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal and arriving at Ardrossan Ferry Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Irvine?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Irvine is 26 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Irvine without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 21m and costs £17 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Irvine?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Isle of Arran to Irvine, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 650+ hotels available in Irvine.

Isle of Arran to Irvine - 3 ways to travel via ferry, and line 11 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Irvine by ferry or bus

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2h 21m
£18–47
Ferry via Irvine
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2h 23m
£17–46
Ferry, line 11 bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2. Take the bus from Chapelhill Mount Terminus to Mill Roadbus 11
2h 30m
£20–48

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Distance: 25.4 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost £4–26 and the journey takes 55 min.

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