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 11m.

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 22m 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 11m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Cairnryan to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Cairnryan to Islay - 3 ways to travel via bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 3 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 Station
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
4h 22m
£97–225
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 11m
£33–88
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Campbeltown
2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastle
3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellen
8h 3m
£211–234

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£81Cheapest 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 22m

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 11m.

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