What is the cheapest way to get from Bridge of Allan to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Bridge of Allan to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £90 and takes 9h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bridge of Allan to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Bridge of Allan to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 46m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Bridge of Allan to Islay?

The distance between Bridge of Allan and Islay is 114 miles.

How do I travel from Bridge of Allan to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Bridge of Allan to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 6m and costs £30 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Bridge of Allan to Islay?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Bridge of Allan to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 41+ hotels available in Islay.

Bridge of Allan to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Bridge of Allan to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bridge of Allan to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 46m
£91–211
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fountain Road to Buchanan Bus StationM8
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 6m
£31–86
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bridge of Allan to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 1m
£48–156

Bridge of Allan to Islay by bus and ferry

14Weekly Services

9h 6mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bridge of Allan to Islay.

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Distance: 113.4 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Bridge of Allan, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Bridge of Allan to Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fountain Road to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 6m.

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