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LOCATION
Arran is Scotland’s most southerly island and sits in the Firth of Clyde between Ayrshire and Kintyre.

Caledonian MacBrayne operate the ferry services to Arran from Ardrossan Harbour on the Ayrshire coast and from Clonaig on the Kintyre coast, near the fishing town of Tarbert. 

Lagg is situated at the southern tip of the island.  Stagecoach buses transport visitors to all parts of the island from the ferry at Brodick.  By car, turn left out of the harbour and follow the A841 straight to Lagg, passing through the villages of Lamlash and Whiting Bay.  The journey is 16 miles long and takes approximately 30 minutes.

BY AIR

Glasgow International Airport to Ardrossan Harbour – 27 miles.

Carrying on your journey by car or taxi takes 45 minutes following signs for Irvine (A737) then Ardrossan Harbour.

Airport Shuttle buses take passengers to Paisley Gilmour Street station where a train connection to Ardrossan Harbour can be picked up.  Travel time 43 minutes.

Prestwick International Airport  to Ardrossan Harbour – 17 miles.

Carrying on your journey by car or taxi takes 30 minutes.

By train take Glasgow Central train to Kilwinning, where a train connection to Ardrossan Harbour can be picked up.  Depending on connection times, this can take up to one hour.

We are happy to arrange taxi collection from either airport if required.

TRAIN TRAVEL
Glasgow Central Station to Ardrossan Harbour – 54 minutes.  Trains depart from Glasgow Central to meet each ferry connection to Brodick.

BY LAND
From England follow signs for Carlisle then follow signs for Glasgow.  Taking the M8 motorway through the city of Glasgow, follow the signs for Irvine A737 and then Ardrossan Harbour.  Travel time from London to Ardrossan Harbour – 6 hours.

Useful information:

Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries - Island Hopscotch tickets are available which can reduce ferry costs if travelling to more than one Scottish island.  We advise guests to make car reservations as early as possible to avoid disappointment, especially during the busy summer months. 

Contact details for Cal Mac:  Tel.  + 44 (0) 8705 650000    Fax  + 44 (0) 1475 635235  

Email  reservations@calmac.co.uk   Website   www.calmac.co.uk

For all train travel information throughout the UK check out:  www.nationalrail.co.uk

Ryanair fly from a number of UK and European cities.  For cheap flights to Prestwick Airport check out their website at www.ryanair.com

EasyJet fly into Glasgow Airport from a number of UK and European cities.  For cheap flights check out their website at www.easyjet.com