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

The cheapest way to get from Gourock to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £28 - £80 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gourock to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 31m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Gourock to Islay?

The distance between Gourock and Islay is 93 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gourock to Islay without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 20m and costs £16 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Gourock to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Gourock to Islay by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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 Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 31m
£91–214
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
3. Take the ferry from Portavadie Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm2
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
8h 20m
£17–85
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Station901
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
8h 55m
£28–80
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Gourock to Bus Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
5h 14m
£32–89

Gourock to Islay by ferry and bus

4Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gourock to Islay.

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Distance: 92.7 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Gourock to Islay. However, you can 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 ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Portavadie Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 20m.

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