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How to get fromEast Kilbride to Islayby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from East Kilbride to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    2h 36m
    £102–232

  2. Line 6 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 6
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 29m
    £29–92

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 2m
    £50–157

East Kilbride to Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from East Kilbride to Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to West Campbell Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Anniesland Cross, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 29m.

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