What is the cheapest way to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £95 and takes 9h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay?

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs £100 - £230.

How far is it from Greenock to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Greenock and Isle of Islay is 99 miles.

How do I travel from Greenock to Isle of Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 26m and costs £30 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 53+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Greenock to Isle of Islay - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
3h 51m
£108–229
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 26m
£30–95

Greenock to Isle of Islay by bus and ferry

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9h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 98.6 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Greenock to Isle of Islay. However, you can 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 bus from Stance 1 to Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 9h 26m.

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