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

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Isle of Islay. However, you can drive to Castle Car Park, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take the line 358 bus to Inglis Way, take the line 60 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 bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel.

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Airlines

Loganair

Train operators

ScotRail

Bus operators

Stagecoach West Scotland

Ferry operators

Caledonian MacBrayne