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How to get fromStranraer to Islayby train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Islay by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 33m
    £137–284

  2. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 47m
    £28–93

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 51m
    £76–159

  4. Drive, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Bus Terminuscar car
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminus to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 3m
    £65–138

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 47m
    £40–121

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 52m
    £64–157

Stranraer to Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Islay. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 47m.

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