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

The cheapest way to get from Brodick to Islay is to ferry which costs £14 - £85 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brodick to Islay is to ferry and line 10 bus and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs £100 - £260.

How far is it from Brodick to Islay?

The distance between Brodick and Islay is 63 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brodick to Islay without a car is to ferry which takes 7h 23m and costs £14 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Brodick to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Brodick to Islay - 2 ways to travel via ferry, line 10 bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Brodick to Islay by ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm6
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
7h 23m
£14–82
Ferry, line 10 bus, fly
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
6h 10m
£107–257

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brodick to Islay.

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Distance: 62.9 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Manse Road to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Lochranza Pier, Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 7h 23m.

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