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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Islay is to ferry which costs £9 - £70 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Islay is to ferry and train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs £110 - £270.

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

No, there is no direct ferry from Isle of Arran (Island) to Islay. However, there are services departing from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal and arriving at Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Islay without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 40m and costs £9 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 53+ hotels available in Islay.

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

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

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Ferry
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1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Claonaig Ferry Terminalferry Cm6
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
4h 40m
£10–66
Ferry, train, fly
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
4h 29m
£110–261

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

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42 minAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.7 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Claonaig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 4h 40m.

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