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

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Stranraer by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train Ayr - Stranraer / ...
    5h 6m
    £47–105

  2. Ferry, line 585 bus, bus via South Beach Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from South Beach Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 28m
    £31–70

  3. Ferry, line 585 bus, Bus

    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 to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 37m

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  • Distance: 94.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Stranraer. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Kilwinning, take the train to Ayr, then take the train to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Port Rodie via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Dock road, South Beach Road, and Ayr Bus Station in around 5h 28m.

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