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 £50 - £130 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Islay is to bus and train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs £120 - £280.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Islay?

The distance between Cairnryan and Islay is 157 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 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Cairnryan to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 53+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Islay by bus, train, 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, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
5h 28m
£129–274
Bus, ferry via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 30m
£53–127
Bus, ferry
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 22m
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
7h 54m
£63–136
Drive to Campbeltown, fly
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Campbeltown (CAL)car
2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Islay (ILY)plane CAL - ILY
11h 3m
£211–384

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Islay.

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Distance: 155.7 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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 Henrietta Street, take the bus to Rail Station, walk to Girvan, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 22m.

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