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

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £13 - £75 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Islay is to ferry and train and fly which takes 3h 16m and costs £95 - £230.

How far is it from Dunoon to Islay?

The distance between Dunoon and Islay is 112 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunoon to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 28m and costs £13 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Dunoon to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

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

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

Drive, ferry
best
1. Drive from Dunoon to Bus Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
4h 52m
£26–81
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Ferry Terminal478
2. Take the ferry from Portavadie Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm2
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
6h 28m
£13–71
Ferry, train, fly
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3h 16m
£98–228
Bus, ferry via Cowal Cafe
1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Ferry Terminal478
2. Take the ferry from Portavadie Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm2
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
6h 54m
£14–72
Bus, ferry via Lochfyne Oyster Bar
1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Lochfyne Oyster Bar486
2. Take the bus from Lochfyne Oyster Bar to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
7h 46m
£22–73

Dunoon to Islay by bus and ferry

12Weekly Services

6h 28mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.4 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Islay. However, you can drive to Bus Terminal, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Depot to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal, Portavadie Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 6h 28m.

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