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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Ayr is to ferry and drive which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 2h 12m and costs £95 - £220.

How far is it from Islay to Ayr?

The distance between Islay and Ayr is 109 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Ayr without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 40m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Islay to Ayr, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 494+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Ayr by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
2h 12m
£98–212
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 975 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
9h 40m
£32–118
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
9h 53m
£38–142
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Drive from Castle Car Park to Ayrcar
6h 7m
£39–100

Islay to Ayr by ferry, train, and foot

2Weekly Services

9h 53mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 108.6 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Ayr. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Ayr Bus Station via Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Station Road, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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