What is the cheapest way to get from Coatbridge to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Coatbridge to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £27 - £90 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coatbridge to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 41m and costs £85 - £210.

How far is it from Coatbridge to Islay?

The distance between Coatbridge and Islay is 91 miles.

How do I travel from Coatbridge to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Coatbridge to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 28m and costs £27 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Coatbridge to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Coatbridge to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Coatbridge to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Coatbridge Sunnyside to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 41m
£85–205
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotel926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
8h 28m
£28–89
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
9h 42m
£36–140

Coatbridge to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

7Weekly Services

8h 28mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Coatbridge to Islay.

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Distance: 90.2 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Coatbridge to Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Coatbridge Sunnyside to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 28m.

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