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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £90 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 28m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Falkirk to Islay?

The distance between Falkirk and Islay is 104 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 55m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Falkirk to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Falkirk to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

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 Falkirk High to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 28m
£91–215
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
8h 55m
£34–90
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
9h 43m
£45–160

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Falkirk to Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral 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 train from Falkirk High to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 55m.

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