What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Islay is to line 6 bus and bus and ferry which costs £26 - £80 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Islay?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 42m and costs £95 - £230.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Islay?

The distance between East Kilbride and Islay is 92 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Islay without a car is to line 6 bus and bus and ferry which takes 8h 29m and costs £26 - £80.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Islay?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from East Kilbride to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 52+ hotels available in Islay.

East Kilbride to Islay - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, line 6 bus, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from East Kilbride to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 42m
£98–224
Line 6 bus, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 6
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 29m
£26–79

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£90Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Kilbride to Islay.

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Distance: 91.7 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from East Kilbride to Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Renfield 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 bus from Bus Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Anniesland Cross, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 29m.

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