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 which costs £29 - £85 and takes 9h 21m.

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 53m and costs £100 - £240.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Islay?

The distance between Ardrossan and Islay is 98 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 8m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Ardrossan to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 50+ 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 53m
£102–235
Bus, ferry
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 21m
£29–84
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
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
8h 8m
£36–97
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
5h 45m
£38–98
Drive, ferry via Castle Car Park
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Castle Car Parkcar
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
5h 55m
£40–99

Ardrossan to Islay by train, foot, bus, and ferry

1Weekly Services

8h 8mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ardrossan to Islay.

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Distance: 97.7 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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 bus to Sanderling Road, 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, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 8m.

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