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 £30 - £90 and takes 10h 14m.

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 39m and costs £90 - £230.

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 bus and ferry which takes 10h 14m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Ardrossan to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Ardrossan to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 3 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 Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 39m
£94–227
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 14m
£32–85
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Castle Car Park
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
5h 54m
£39–98

Ardrossan to Islay by bus and ferry

14Weekly Services

10h 14mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest 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 39m

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 bus from Hill Street to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 14m.

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