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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3h 55m
    £113–238

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    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
    10h 22m
    £35–110

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 7m
    £52–123

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Cathedral Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 15m
    £67–186

  5. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Troon to Bus Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    6h 48m
    £36–95

  6. Bus, ferry via Kilwinning

    1. Take the bus from McGavin Way to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X36
    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
    10h 50m
    £39–109

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 109.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Troon 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 Troon to Hotel via Paisley Gilmour Street, New Sneddon Street, Terminal Building, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 9h 7m.

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