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 £28 - £80 and takes 9h 22m.

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 25m and costs £90 - £220.

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 which takes 9h 22m and costs £28 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Greenock to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Greenock to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, car, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Greenock to Islay by train, plane, car, ferry, or bus

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 Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 25m
£94–214
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
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
9h 22m
£28–80
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Greenock to Bus Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
5h 14m
£32–89

Greenock to Islay by bus and ferry

23Weekly Services

9h 22mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.7 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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 vehicle from Greenock to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Bus Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 5h 14m.

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