Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Islay

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Ayr 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.

  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    2h 50m
    £94–217

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 29m
    £29–93

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Ayr to Castle Car Parkcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    6h 7m
    £41–101

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 32m
    £29–83

  5. Bus, ferry via Oban

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 38m
    £32–120

  6. Bus, ferry via Largs

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    12h 6m
    £35–89

Ayr to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr 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 Ayr to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 29m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Ayr

Trips to Islay

Popular routes