What is the cheapest way to get from Islay to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Isle of Arran (Island) is to ferry which costs £9 - £65 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Islay to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Islay to Isle of Arran (Island) is to fly and train and ferry which takes 4h 33m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct ferry between Islay and Isle of Arran (Island)?

No, there is no direct ferry from Islay to Isle of Arran (Island). However, there are services departing from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal and arriving at Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal via Claonaig Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Islay to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The distance between Islay and Isle of Arran (Island) is 40 miles.

How do I travel from Islay to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Islay to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 39m and costs £9 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Islay to Isle of Arran (Island)?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Islay to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran (Island)?

There are 198+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

Islay to Isle of Arran (Island) - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Islay to Isle of Arran (Island) by ferry, plane, or train

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Ferry
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1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the ferry from Claonaig Ferry Terminal to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm6
4h 39m
£10–64
Fly, train, ferry
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
4h 33m
£115–257

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 39.6 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?

You can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Claonaig Ferry Terminal in around 4h 39m.

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