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

The cheapest way to get from Girvan to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £100 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Girvan to Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs £100 - £240.

How far is it from Girvan to Islay?

The distance between Girvan and Islay is 130 miles.

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

The best way to get from Girvan to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 53m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Girvan to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 45+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Girvan 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 Girvan to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
3h 26m
£101–237
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 58 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus 585
3. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
13h
£39–95
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 53m
£41–110
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Girvan to Castle Car Parkcar
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
6h 30m
£47–110

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.2 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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 line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Girvan to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 53m.

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