What is the cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Islay is to bus and ferry via Kilmarnock Bus Station which costs £29 - £85 and takes 9h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 45m and costs £100 - £240.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Islay?

The distance between Ardrossan and Islay is 99 miles.

How do I travel from Ardrossan to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 26m and costs £35 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Ardrossan to Islay?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Ardrossan to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 49+ hotels available in Islay.

Ardrossan to Islay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 45m
£102–235
Bus, ferry via Kilmarnock Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 28m
£29–84
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 26m
£36–99
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Bus Terminalcar
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
5h 35m
£35–97
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h
£31–83

Ardrossan to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

32Weekly Services

8h 26mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ardrossan to Islay.

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Distance: 98.2 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Ardrossan to 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, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 26m.

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