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How to get fromHelensburgh to Isle of Islayby car, ferry, train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Helensburgh to Isle of Islay by car, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, ferry

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    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Bus Terminalcar
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    6h 5m
    £26–81
  2. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)planeGLA - ILY
    4h 9m
    £94–210
  3. Drive, ferry via Tarbert

    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Mealldarroch Road Endcar
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    6h 7m
    £26–81

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Isle of Islay. However, you can drive to Bus Terminal, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel.

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