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How to get fromPort Glasgow to Isle of Islayby train, plane, car, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Glasgow to Isle of Islay by train, plane, car, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Port Glasgow to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3h 46m
    £112–226

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Glasgow to Bus Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    6h 20m
    £30–87

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 95.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Glasgow 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 vehicle from Port Glasgow to Hotel via Bus Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 20m.

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