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How to get from Prestwick International Airport to Brodick by ferry and train?

By ferry and train

To get from Prestwick International Airport to Brodick in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Prestwick Intl Airport station to Kilwinning station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the CM5 ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan station to Brodick Isle Of Arran Ferry Terminal, Brodick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM5CM5
Walk to Brodick
Leaves from Prestwick Intl Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Prestwick International Airport
    Prestwick Intl Airport, United Kingdom
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilwinning
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ardrossan Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ardrossan Harbour
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan
    ID 9300ARD
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Ferry - CM5CM5
    Wait for ferry
    CM5
    Brodick
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Brodick Isle Of Arran Ferry Terminal, Brodick
    ID 9300BRB
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brodick
    Walk to
    Brodick
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and ferry

To get from Prestwick International Airport to Brodick in Scotland, take the 585 bus from Prestwick Airport, Prestwick station to Hill Street, Ardrossan station. Next, take the CM5 ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan station to Brodick Isle Of Arran Ferry Terminal, Brodick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Bus - 585585
Ferry - CM5CM5
Walk to Brodick
Leaves from Prestwick Airport, Prestwick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Prestwick International Airport
    Prestwick Intl Airport, United Kingdom
  • 2
    Bus - 585585
    Wait for bus
    585
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill Street, Ardrossan
    ID 6170416
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan
    ID 9300ARD
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Ferry - CM5CM5
    Wait for ferry
    CM5
    Brodick
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Brodick Isle Of Arran Ferry Terminal, Brodick
    ID 9300BRB
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brodick
    Walk to
    Brodick
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Prestwick International Airport to Brodick

The distance between Prestwick International Airport, Scotland and Brodick, Scotland is approximately 29.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prestwick International Airport to Brodick by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Prestwick International Airport

Prestwick International Airport is located at Prestwick Intl Airport, United Kingdom, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Prestwick Intl Airport.

Bus stations close to Prestwick International Airport:

  • Prestwick Intl Airport
  • Prestwick Airport, Prestwick
  • Saunterne Road, Prestwick

Public transport stations close to Brodick, Scotland

Brodick is located at Brodick, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Shore Road, Brodick.

Bus stations close to Brodick:

  • Shore Road, Brodick
  • Douglas Hotel, Brodick
  • Braithwic Terrace, Brodick

Ferry stations close to Brodick:

  • Brodick Isle Of Arran Ferry Terminal, Brodick

By bus and ferry

To get from Prestwick International Airport to Brodick in Scotland, take the 585 bus from Prestwick Airport, Prestwick station to Hill Street, Ardrossan station. Next, take the CM5 ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan station to Brodick Isle Of Arran Ferry Terminal, Brodick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Bus - 585585
Ferry - CM5CM5
Walk to Brodick
Leaves from Prestwick Airport, Prestwick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Prestwick International Airport
    Prestwick Intl Airport, United Kingdom
  • 2
    Bus - 585585
    Wait for bus
    585
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill Street, Ardrossan
    ID 6170416
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan
    ID 9300ARD
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Ferry - CM5CM5
    Wait for ferry
    CM5
    Brodick
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Brodick Isle Of Arran Ferry Terminal, Brodick
    ID 9300BRB
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brodick
    Walk to
    Brodick
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Prestwick International Airport to Brodick?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line CM5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Prestwick International Airport to Brodick?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 585, Bus line CM5.

  • Is there a direct train between Prestwick International Airport and Brodick?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Prestwick International Airport to Brodick?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick to Kilwinning station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Brodick station near Brodick in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Prestwick International Airport to Brodick by train and ferry?

    The total travel time between Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick and Brodick in Scotland by train and ferry is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Prestwick International Airport to get to Brodick?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Prestwick International Airport and Brodick?

    Get off the train at the Brodick station, which is closest to Brodick in Scotland.

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