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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £28 - £85 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 40m and costs £95 - £220.

How far is it from Ayr to Islay?

The distance between Ayr and Islay is 108 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 29m and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Ayr to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 43+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 5 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.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 40m
£97–219
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
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
9h 32m
£29–83
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
9h 29m
£31–91
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Ayr to Castle Car Park
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
6h 7m
£43–103
Bus, ferry via Largs
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Road585
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
12h 7m
£35–89

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 107.8 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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.

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