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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Cairnryan is to ferry and bus via Port Rodie which costs £30 - £90 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Cairnryan is to fly and train and line 358 bus which takes 4h 59m and costs £110 - £230.

How far is it from Islay to Cairnryan?

The distance between Islay and Cairnryan is 156 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Cairnryan without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Islay to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 182+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Islay to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, line 358 bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Cairnryan by plane, train, bus, ferry, 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, line 358 bus
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pier
4h 59m
£111–226
Ferry, bus via Port Rodie
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
9h 53m
£35–88
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
9h 35m
Ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Terminus926
3. Drive from Bus Terminus to Cairnryan
7h 54m
£65–134
Ferry, bus via Ayr
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
9h 46m
£36–92

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Islay to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 154.9 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Cairnryan. 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, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Girvan, walk to Rail Station, take the line 60 bus to Elder Avenue, then take the line 358 bus to Old Pier. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 35m.

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