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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Islay is to train and bus and ferry which costs £30 - £90 and takes 8h 46m.

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 41m and costs £95 - £210.

How far is it from Ayr to Islay?

The distance between Ayr and Islay is 109 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 taxi and bus and ferry which takes 7h 38m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Ayr to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Ayr to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Islay by train, plane, taxi, bus, or ferry

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 41m
£97–207
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
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
8h 46m
£31–87
Taxi, bus, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Anniesland Cross
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
7h 38m
£101–168

Ayr to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

11Weekly Services

8h 46mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.3 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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 line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Anniesland Cross, take the bus to Argyll Arms Hotel, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.

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