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How to get fromArdrossan to Isle of Islayby car, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ardrossan to Isle of Islay by car, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, ferry

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    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Bus Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    6h 43m
    £35–93

  2. Drive, ferry via Castle Car Park

    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Castle Car Parkcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 13m
    £39–97

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 5m
    £112–235

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X36
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 56m
    £36–105

  5. Bus, ferry via Crawford Street

    1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 8m
    £37–103

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ardrossan to Isle of Islay. However, you can drive to Bus Terminal, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ardrossan to Hotel via Castle Car Park, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 13m.

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