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 via Lochgilphead which costs £24 - £80 and takes 11h 51m.

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 56m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Falkirk to Islay?

The distance between Falkirk and Islay is 106 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 train and ferry which takes 10h 20m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Falkirk to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

Falkirk to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Falkirk to Islay by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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 Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 56m
£90–211
Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd to Oban Station Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Streetbus 423 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 51m
£24–77
Train, ferry
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 20m
£41–146
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station 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 51m

Falkirk to Islay by train and ferry

2Weekly Services

10h 20mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Falkirk to Islay.

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Distance: 104.9 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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 Grahamston to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 10h 20m.

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