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 via Front Street which costs £20 - £75 and takes 6h 32m.

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 21m and costs £100 - £250.

How far is it from Dunoon to Islay?

The distance between Dunoon and Islay is 98 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 via Front Street which takes 6h 32m and costs £20 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Dunoon to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 23+ hotels available in Islay.

Dunoon to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dunoon to Islay by ferry, train, plane, bus, 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.

Ferry, train, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
3h 21m
£102–244
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Ferry Terminalbus 478
2. Take the ferry from Portavadie Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry Cm2
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
6h 52m
£20–80
Bus, ferry via Front Street
1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Front Streetbus 486
2. Take the bus from Front Street to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
6h 32m
£21–71
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Dunoon to Tayvallichcar
2. Take the ferry from Tayvallich to Craighouseferry
3. Take the ferry from Feolin Jura Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Jur
4h 20m

Dunoon to Islay by bus and ferry

24Weekly Services

6h 32mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 97.4 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Islay. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, 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 Cowal Cafe to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Front Street, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 6h 32m.

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