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Planning Your Journey

Arran is one of Scotland’s most accessible islands and the largest on the Firth of Clyde.

You can sail to Arran with Caledonian MacBrayne into the port of Brodick from Ardrossan on the Ayrshire coast, or to Lochranza from Claonaig on the Kintyre Peninsula. Ardrossan is ideally situated only a short drive from both Glasgow International and Prestwick Airport.

By Air

Regular train services are available from both airports.  From Glasgow International (GLA) Airport there is a shuttle bus to Paisley Gilmour Street train station, alternatively taxi’s are relatively inexpensive and readily available.  Glasgow Prestwick (PIK) Airport has its own rail station with services via Kilwinning to Ardrossan Harbour. 

By Train or Bus

The UK has an excellent railway network including both an east coast and west coast main line rail service running from London to Edinburgh and Glasgow.  There is a direct train service from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour, and buses run regulalry to Ardrossan Princes Street, where it is a short walk to the ferry.  For more info contact https://www.travelinescotland.com/

By Car

The UK's network of motorways, and other major roads means that Ardrossan Harbour can easily be reached by car.

The M6 motorway (from London to Glasgow) & M77/A77 (from Glasgow to Ardrossan)

Typical journey times by car to Ardrossan Harbour from:

  • London - about 7.5 hours
  • Birmingham – about 5.5 hours
  • Manchester – about 4.5 hours
  • Newcastle – about 3.5 hours
  • Glasgow – about 0.45 hours

See AA Route Planner, or Google Maps for maps and directions

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