Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Islay

See all options

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.

  1. Drive, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Dunoon to Bus Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    4h 53m
    £26–81

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Ferry Terminalbus bus 478
    2. Take the ferry from Portavadie Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry ferry Cm2
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    6h 43m
    £13–71

  3. Ferry, train, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3h 28m
    £111–241

  4. Bus, ferry via Cowal Cafe

    1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Ferry Terminalbus bus 478
    2. Take the ferry from Portavadie Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry ferry Cm2
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 10m
    £20–80

  5. Bus, ferry via Front Street

    1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Front Streetbus bus 486
    2. Take the bus from Front Street to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 36m
    £19–73

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Dunoon to Islay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 111.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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 43m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides