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How to get fromHelensburgh to Islayby car, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Helensburgh to Islay by car, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, ferry

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    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Bus Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    4h 41m
    £26–80

  2. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3h 3m
    £112–235

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Islay. However, you can drive to Bus Terminal, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Dalmuir, walk to Swindon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY).

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