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How to get fromAyr to Islay Airport (ILY)by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Islay Airport (ILY) by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    2h 45m
    £116–243

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    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 57m
    £32–105

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Ayr to Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 36m
    £40–101

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 108 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Islay Airport (ILY), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Islay Airport (ILY). However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Islay Airport via Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 9h 57m.

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