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How to get fromGirvan to Islayby train, plane, bus, ferry or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Girvan to Islay by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Girvan to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3h 31m
    £101–216

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 58 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 55m
    £33–89

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Girvan to Castle Car Parkcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    6h 30m
    £46–108

  4. Bus, ferry via Oban

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 58 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 976
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    12h 1m
    £36–126

  5. Bus, ferry via Largs

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 58 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus bus 585
    3. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    13h 56m
    £39–95

  6. Drive, ferry via Ballycastle

    1. Drive from Girvan to Campbeltowncar car
    2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry ferry
    7h 36m
    £204–224

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Girvan to Islay. However, you can take the train to Ayr, 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 bus from High Street to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Ayr Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 55m.

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