What is the cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Isle of Arran (Island) is to line 11 bus and ferry which costs £10 - £35 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Isle of Arran (Island) is to line 11 bus and ferry which takes 3h 17m and costs £10 - £35.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Isle of Arran (Island) is 31 miles.

How do I travel from Kilmarnock to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to line 11 bus and ferry which takes 3h 17m and costs £10 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Kilmarnock to Isle of Arran (Island)?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Kilmarnock to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran (Island)?

There are 199+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

Kilmarnock to Isle of Arran (Island) - 2 ways to travel via train

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

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Line 11 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
3h 17m
£10–34
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
4h 23m
£28–70

Kilmarnock to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus, foot, and ferry

68Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

£10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 30.9 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the line 11 bus to Hill Street, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 4h 23m.

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