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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Islay is to drive and ferry which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 7m.

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 45m and costs £90 - £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 10h 17m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Ayr to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

Ayr to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 4 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 Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 45m
£94–217
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Roadbus 977
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 17m
£39–128
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 37m
£39–147
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Ayr to Castle Car Parkcar
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
6h 7m
£42–102

Ayr to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

2Weekly Services

10h 17mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 107.8 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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 Paisley Gilmour Street, New Sneddon Street, Terminal Building, Station Road, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 10h 17m.

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