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

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Islay is to train and ferry which costs £35 - £150 and takes 10h 19m.

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 44m and costs £95 - £220.

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 train and ferry which takes 10h 19m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from East Kilbride to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

East Kilbride to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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

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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 44m
£96–216
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 19m
£37–141
Line 6 bus, bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 6
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Station Roadbus 975
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 46m

East Kilbride to Islay by train, foot, and ferry

2Weekly Services

10h 19mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from East Kilbride to Islay.

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Distance: 91.5 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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 Glasgow Waterloo Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from East Kilbride to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 10h 19m.

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