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How to get fromLargs to Isle of Islayby train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Largs to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 19m
    £115–248

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 56m
    £33–116

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Largs to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 52m
    £60–168

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Largs to Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 2m
    £38–98

  5. Drive, ferry via Castle Car Park

    1. Drive from Largs to Castle Car Parkcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 12m
    £40–99

Largs to Isle of Islay by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Largs to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Largs to Hotel via Paisley Gilmour Street, New Sneddon Street, French Street, Dalmuir, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 11h 52m.

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