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 via Ayr which costs £35 - £95 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs £130 - £300.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Islay?

The distance between Cairnryan and Islay is 212 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 9h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Cairnryan to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 51+ hotels available in Islay.

Cairnryan to Islay - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, ferry, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Islay by bus, ferry, car, 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.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 32m
Bus, ferry via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inglis Way to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 49m
£35–94
Drive, bus, ferry
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Bus Terminuscar
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminus to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 3m
£64–135
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
5h 49m
£133–291
Drive to Campbeltown, fly
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Campbeltown (CAL)car
2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Islay (ILY)plane CAL - ILY
11h 2m
£310–363

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Islay.

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Distance: 210.7 mi
Duration: 9h 32m

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 Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Bus Terminus, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 3m.

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