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

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

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    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 Stranraertrain train
    5h 54m
    £141–290

  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 Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 8m
    £42–122

  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 Stranraercar car
    9h 23m
    £63–134

  4. Fly to Campbeltown, drive

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane plane ILY - CAL
    2. Drive from Campbeltown (CAL) to Stranraercar car
    13h 53m
    £137–344

  5. 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 Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 18m

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Stranraer. 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, then take the train to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Port Rodie via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 8m.

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