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

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There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Isle of Islay 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
    4h 6m
    £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 37m
    £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 16m
    £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: 116.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Isle of Islay. 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, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 9h 37m.

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