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

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Rothesay 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 Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 40m
    £114–247

  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 Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    10h 21m
    £35–110

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Rothesay. 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 Wemyss Bay, walk to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 10h 21m.

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