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How to get fromIsle of Islay to Ardrossanby plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Ardrossan by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    3h 53m
    £111–231

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Drive from Bus Terminal to Ardrossancar car
    6h 43m
    £35–90

  3. Ferry, drive via Castle Car Park

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Drive from Castle Car Park to Ardrossancar car
    7h 12m
    £39–95

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus X36
    9h 57m
    £37–102

  5. Ferry, bus via Manse Court

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus bus 906 / ...
    10h 29m
    £37–100

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 106.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Ardrossan. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Ardrossan Town. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Ardrossan via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Bus Terminal in around 6h 43m.

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