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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train Stranraer - Ayr / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    6h 35m
    £48–102

  2. Bus, line 585 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus bus 585
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    6h 35m
    £32–70

  3. Bus, line 585 bus, ferry via Girvan

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus bus 585
    4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    7h 16m
    £40–76

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  • Distance: 103.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the line 367 bus to Cross, walk to Stranraer, 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 Beach to Isle of Arran via Cross, Port Rodie, Ayr Bus Station, Inches Road, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 6h 35m.

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