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How to get fromGlasgow Central to Islayby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Glasgow Central to Islay by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    2h
    £98–225

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    6h 23m
    £25–86

  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
    8h 29m
    £48–149

Glasgow Central to Islay by foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Glasgow Central, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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