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How to get fromMaybole to Isle of Arranby train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Maybole to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Kilwinningtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    5. Take the taxi from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Isle of Arrantaxi taxi
    3h 54m
    £26–63

  2. Line 585 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus bus 585
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    4h 2m
    £26–57

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  • Distance: 45.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Maybole to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Kilwinning, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, 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 bus from Kirland Street to Isle of Arran via Ayr Bus Station, Inches Road, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 4h 2m.

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