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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    2h 44m
    £99–220
  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus bus 486
    3. Take the bus from Front Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 48m
    £23–84
  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Gourock to Mealldarroch Road Endcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    5h 22m
    £33–90
  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 23m
    £27–78

Gourock to Islay by ferry and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 bus to Sanderling Road, 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, Front Street, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 7h 48m.

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