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

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There are 4 ways to get from Girvan to Isle of Islay by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Girvan to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 52m
    £125–260

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    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 59m
    £40–116

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 4m
    £64–145

  4. Drive, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Girvan to Bus Terminuscar car
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminus to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 43m
    £57–127

Girvan to Isle of Islay by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Girvan to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Ayr, 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 train from Girvan to Hotel via Ayr, Paisley Gilmour Street, New Sneddon Street, Terminal Building, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 4m.

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