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Public transport
There are frequent bus services on the island. Five or six buses daily go from Brodick pier to Lochranza (45 minutes, Monday to Saturday), and three to 10 daily go from Brodick to Lamlash and Whiting Bay (30 minutes). Pick up a timetable from the tourist office. An Arran Rural Rover ticket costs £4.20 and permits travel anywhere on the island for a day (buy it from the driver). For a taxi, call 302274 in Brodick or 600903 in Lamlash.
Car & motorcycle
At the service station near the ferry pier, Arran Transport (302121; Brodick) hires cars from around £28 per day. Note that it also hires cars for part days at a pro-rata rate. Child seats are available.
Bicycle
Several places hire out bicycles in Brodick, including Arran Adventure Company (302244; Shore Rd; day/week £15/50) and the Boathouse (302868; Brodick Beach; day/week £12.50/45). Other bike-hire places around the island include Blackwaterfoot Garage (860277; Blackwaterfoot; day/week £8/20).
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