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

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Kippford by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, line 11 bus, train

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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 Chapelhill Mount Terminus to Dunlop Streetbus bus 11
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 12m
    £47–100

  2. Ferry, train via Lockerbie

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lockerbietrain train
    7h 35m
    £53–108

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 45m
    £62–128

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    8h 34m
    £48–87

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 116.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Kippford. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Hill Street, take the line 11 bus to Chapelhill Mount Terminus, take the line 11 bus to Dunlop Street, walk to Kilmarnock, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Loreburne Centre Stance 1, take the bus to Pub, then take the bus to Shop. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Shop via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Lockerbie, Hall, Stance 5, and Pub in around 7h 35m.

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