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How to get fromIslay to Machrihanishby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Islay to Machrihanish by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    5h 5m
    £14–62

  2. Fly

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane plane ILY - CAL
    8h 29m
    £107–310

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Port Ellen to Ballycastleferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Campbeltownferry ferry
    5h 11m
    £161–163

Islay to Machrihanish by ferry and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

Loganair flies from Islay (ILY) to Campbeltown (CAL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Ellen to Turning Area via Ballycastle, Campbeltown, and Bus Terminus in around 5h 11m.

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