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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Islayby ferry, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Islay by ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Claonaig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    5h
    £43–108

  2. Ferry via Heritage Museum

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Claonaig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    6h 20m
    £21–83

  3. Ferry, train, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 34m
    £125–274

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, Claonaig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 5h.

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