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How to get fromBrodick to Islayby bus, ferry, train or plane

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

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  1. Line 324 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Manse Road to Lochranza Pierbus bus 324
    2. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Claonaig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    6h 20m
    £12–71
  2. Ferry, train, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 36m
    £105–260

Brodick to Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Brodick to Islay. However, you can take the line 324 bus to Lochranza Pier, walk to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Claonaig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, 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).

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