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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Islay is to bus and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs £95 - £230.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Islay?

The distance between Cairnryan and Islay is 163 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 5m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Cairnryan to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 45+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Islay by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
4h 17m
£97–224
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 5m
£33–88
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Campbeltowncar
2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
8h 4m
£211–234
Drive, bus, ferry
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Bus Terminuscar
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminus to Bus Terminalbus 449
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 32m
£63–133

Cairnryan to Islay by bus and ferry

24Weekly Services

10h 5mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Islay.

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Distance: 161.8 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 5m.

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