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

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

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  1. Line 11 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    3h 23m
    £20–47

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    4h 29m
    £39–83

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  • Distance: 34.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Isle of Arran. However, you can 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 Kilmarnock to Isle of Arran via Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 4h 29m.

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