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

The cheapest way to get from Fairlie to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £29 - £85 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairlie to Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h and costs £100 - £240.

How far is it from Fairlie to Islay?

The distance between Fairlie and Islay is 106 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairlie to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 18m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Fairlie to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 50+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Fairlie to Islay by train, plane, bus, ferry, 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.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Fairlie to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
3h
£105–231
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 20m
£30–81
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Fairlie to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 18m
£39–103
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Fairlie to Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
5h 45m
£38–98
Drive, ferry via Castle Car Park
1. Drive from Fairlie to Castle Car Parkcar
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
5h 55m
£39–98

Fairlie to Islay by train, foot, bus, and ferry

1Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fairlie to Islay.

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Distance: 105.7 mi
Duration: 3h

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

There is no direct connection from Fairlie to Islay. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Fairlie to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 18m.

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