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How to get fromIslay to Cairnryanby plane, train, bus, ferry or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Cairnryan by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus bus
    5h 37m
    £112–232

  2. Ferry, bus via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 358 / ...
    10h 24m
    £36–92

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 35m

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Port Ellen to Ballycastleferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Campbeltownferry ferry
    3. Drive from Campbeltown to Cairnryancar car
    7h 55m
    £210–235

  5. Fly to Campbeltown, drive

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane plane ILY - CAL
    2. Drive from Campbeltown (CAL) to Cairnryancar car
    12h 17m
    £115–283

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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

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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