There are 3 ways to get from Campbeltown to Islay by bus, ferry, or plane
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Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Bus Terminus to Ferry Terminalbus 926
- Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
3h 45m£12–62Fly
- Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Islay (ILY)plane CAL - ILY
7h 2m£74–206Ferry
- Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
- Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
3h 55m£160
Campbeltown to Islay by bus and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Campbeltown to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £12 - £65 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Campbeltown to Islay is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 45m and costs £12 - £65.
No, there is no direct ferry from Campbeltown to Islay. However, there are services departing from Campbeltown and arriving at Port Ellen via Ballycastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Campbeltown and Islay is 62 miles.
The best way to get from Campbeltown to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 45m and costs £12 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Campbeltown to Islay, including transfers.
There are 53+ hotels available in Islay.
What companies run services between Campbeltown, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?
Loganair flies from Campbeltown (CAL) to Islay (ILY) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Campbeltown to Port Ellen via Ballycastle in around 3h 55m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Campbeltown to Islay via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £60–190
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Terminus to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–12
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- [email protected]
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–50
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £6–9
- Car Fare
- £40–50
- Phone
- +44 1586 555895
- [email protected]
- Website
- kintyreexpress.com
Ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £80
- Schedules at
- kintyreexpress.com
Ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £80
- Schedules at
- kintyreexpress.com
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