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

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There are 3 ways to get from Dunoon to Isle of Islay by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Front Streetbus bus 486
    2. Take the bus from Front Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 41m
    £20–74

  2. Ferry, train, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 42m
    £112–244

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 25m
    £34–109

Dunoon to Isle of Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the bus to Front Street, 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 the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, 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.

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