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How to get fromCairnryan to Islayby train, plane, bus, ferry or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Islay by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    5h 48m
    £111–236

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 35m
    £33–88

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Campbeltowncar car
    2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry ferry
    8h 4m
    £210–232

  4. Drive to Campbeltown, fly

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Campbeltown (CAL)car car
    2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Islay (ILY)plane plane CAL - ILY
    11h 2m
    £149–421

  5. Bus, ferry via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 358 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 976
    5. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    12h 48m
    £40–133

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Islay. However, you can take the line 358 bus to Port Rodie, walk to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, 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). 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 35m.

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