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

The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Islay is to drive and ferry which costs £25 - £80 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 53m and costs £85 - £210.

How far is it from Helensburgh to Islay?

The distance between Helensburgh and Islay is 112 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 30m and costs £29 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Helensburgh to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, ferry
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1. Drive from Helensburgh to Bus Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
4h 41m
£26–80
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotel926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
8h 30m
£29–92
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 53m
£89–209
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Upper to Oban
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
7h 35m
£31–134

Helensburgh to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

14Weekly Services

8h 30mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Helensburgh to Islay.

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Distance: 111.2 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Islay. However, you can drive to Bus Terminal, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 30m.

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