See the Arran page for more information on getting here
By plane
The two nearest airports are Glasgow Airport and Prestwick International Airport.
By ship
From Ardrossan take a ferry to Brodick on the Isle of Arran - a journey of about 55 minutes. Tel:01294 463470.At Brodick take a ten minute ride on bus number 323 to Lamlash Pier. At the pier, you can board the ferry for another ten minute ride to Holy Island. It is advised to contact the boatman, Tom Sheldon, after 6 pm on the evening before your departure to check the times of tides suitable for sailing. Tel:01770 600998. Leaflets for the ferry are available all over Arran. Prices are £6 single and £10 return as of 2010.
By train
There is a direct train to Ardrossan from Glasgow Central.
By road
Ardrossan, the nearest point on the mainland, is about ten miles north of Ayr. There are bus connections from Glasgow and Prestwick International Airport.