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 24m.

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 train and fly which takes 6h 3m 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 24m and costs £14 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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 train, ferry, line 10 bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Brodick to Islay by ferry, bus, train, 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 24m
£14–82
Ferry, line 10 bus, train, 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. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
6h 3m
£107–257

Brodick to Islay by bus and ferry

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 63.1 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Royal bank 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 24m.

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