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

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

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  1. Fly, train, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h
    £112–241

  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 Front Streetbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Front Street to Swimming Poolbus bus 486
    7h 39m
    £20–71

  3. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    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 Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    9h 49m
    £34–107

Isle of Islay to Dunoon by bus and ferry

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Dunoon. 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 Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Swimming Pool via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Front Street in around 7h 39m.

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