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 £30 - £90 and takes 10h 40m.

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 - £230.

How far is it from Girvan to Islay?

The distance between Girvan and Islay is 129 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 bus and ferry which takes 10h 40m and costs £30 - £90.

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 44+ 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 Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3h 26m
£101–228
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Station58 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 40m
£32–89
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Girvan to Castle Car Park
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
6h 30m
£48–111
Drive, ferry via Ballycastle
1. Drive from Girvan to Campbeltown
2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastle
3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellen
7h 35m
£206–226

Girvan to Islay by bus and ferry

14Weekly Services

10h 40mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 128.6 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 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 40m.

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