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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £27 - £80 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 38m and costs £95 - £230.

How far is it from Greenock to Islay?

The distance between Greenock and Islay is 90 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry via Terminal Building which takes 7h 56m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Greenock to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 51+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Greenock 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 Greenock West to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 38m
£98–229
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 8m
£27–78
Bus, ferry via Terminal Building
1. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus 926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
7h 56m
£35–91
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Greenock to Tayvallichcar
2. Take the ferry from Tayvallich to Craighouseferry
3. Take the ferry from Feolin Jura Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Jur
5h 6m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Greenock to Islay.

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Distance: 89.7 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Greenock 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 train from Greenock West to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Paisley Gilmour Street, New Sneddon Street, Terminal Building, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 7h 56m.

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