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

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

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  1. Drive, ferry

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    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Bus Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    4h 48m
    £26–81

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 49m
    £33–99

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3h 3m
    £107–235

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Upper to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 10m
    £38–130

Helensburgh to Islay by train and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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 bus from Helensburgh station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Shopping Centre Entrance, Clydebank station, Anniesland Cross, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 49m.

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