Travel Information

The Golf Club is situated above the town of Millport on the island of Cumbrae. A ferry service links the island of Cumbrae to the mainland. The ferry is operated by Caledonian McBrayne (CAL-MAC) and can accommodate both passengers and vehicles.  Ferry travel is from Largs Pier to the Cumbrae Slip with a sailing time of approximately 12 minutes. The frequency of sailings varies from a 15 minute service over the summer months to a 1 hour service in winter. Visitors are advised to check the ferry sailing times by contacting the Caledonian MacBrayne office at Largs (01475 674 134). 

 
While there is no public transport direct from the Cumbrae Slip to the Golf Club, a bus service operates between the Cumbrae Slip and Millport pier, located in the centre of town. This bus service is operated by Cumbrae Coaches (01475 530 692) or Millport Motors (01475 530 555) and is timed to coincide with the ferry service. The bus journey time is approximately 15 minutes.  From Millport pier a taxi may be obtained from either of the two taxi hire companies which operate on the island - Cumbrae Cabs (01475 530 666) or Caldwell's Taxis (01475 530 344).  The journey time by taxi between Millport pier and the Golf Cub is only 2 minutes. It is recommended that taxis be booked in advance The taxi hire firms will also, if required, pick up customers from the Cumbrae Slip. Alternatively, a private coach may be booked in advance from either operator of the bus service. 

 

  
Visitors bringing their own transport to Cumbrae should proceed from the Cumbrae Slip to Millport town, heading towards the Pierhead at the Royal George Hotel. At the Pierhead follow the road as it veers right into Cardiff Street. At the top of the hill, about 75 yards, turn right off the main road into Golf Road. Millport Golf Club is at the top of Golf Road. Parties travelling by coach are asked to advise Caledonian MacBrayne at Largs Pier prior to the date of travel.

 
Travel from Glasgow

The distance from Glasgow to Largs is 31 miles. The recommended route is via the M8 following the signs for Glasgow Airport. Shortly after passing the turn off for Glasgow Airport take the turn off for the A737, signposted Irvine. Continue on the A737 for about 8 miles until the Roadhead roundabout. Take the 2nd main exit which is the A760 signposted for Largs.  Continue on the A760, skirting Lochwinnoch, until arriving at Kilbirnie, a distance of of about 5 miles. At the first roundabout in Kilbirnie take the third exit and, shortly after, the first exit at a mini-roundabout. Continue to follow the A760 for a further distance of about 9 miles to reach Largs. At the end of the steep descent to Largs turn right at the traffic lights onto the A78. Follow the main road through Largs until turning left at the sign for Cumbrae Ferry. This left turn is immediately after the KwikFit Garage on the left hand side of the main road.

  
Travel from Prestwick Airport

The distance from Prestwick Airport to Largs is 27 miles. From Prestwick Airport take the A79 signposted for Irvine. After about 0.6 miles proceed forward at the roundabout and continue until the Monktonhead roundabout, about 1 mile further. Take the first exit onto the A78 signposted Greenock. Continue for about 5 miles until the Meadowhead roundabout. Take the third exit and proceed for about 7 miles until the Pennyburn roundabout. Take the first exit and, at the next roundabout in about 0.2 miles, proceed forward. At the next roundabout, the junction with the the B752, take the 2nd exit. At the junction with the A738 take the second exit from the roundabout. Continue for a further 2.4 miles and proceed forward at the traffic lights. After a further 3.5 miles continue past the Seamill Hydro. Follow the road taking signposts at several roundabouts for Greenock. On arrival at Largs proceed forward through the traffic lights and follow the main road through Largs until turning left at the sign for Cumbrae Ferry. This left turn is immediately after the KwikFit Garage on the left hand side of the main road.

 NOTE – to ensure the 09.30am tee-off time it is essential to catch the Ferry leaving from Largs Pier at 08.15 am.   There is no public sailing from Largs prior to 09.15 hrs on Sunday mornings.