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

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Ballantrae by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Arrol Avenuebus bus
    6h 32m
    £138–266

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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 Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    11h 22m
    £45–121

  3. Ferry, bus, drive

    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
    3. Drive from Bus Terminus to Ballantraecar car
    8h 59m
    £58–129

  4. Fly to Campbeltown, drive

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane plane ILY - CAL
    2. Drive from Campbeltown (CAL) to Ballantraecar car
    13h 29m
    £140–362

Isle of Islay to Ballantrae by bus and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Ballantrae. 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, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Girvan, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Henrietta Street, then take the line 360 bus to Arrol Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Arrol Avenue via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 11h 22m.

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