There are 2 ways to get from Islay to Loch Lomond by plane, train, ferry, or bus
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- Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
- Take the train from Dalmuir to Ballochtrain
2h 17m£95–208Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Crossbus 926
7h 2m£29–76
Islay to Loch Lomond by ferry, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islay to Loch Lomond is to ferry and bus which costs £28 - £80 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Islay to Loch Lomond is to fly and train which takes 2h 17m and costs £95 - £210.
The distance between Islay and Loch Lomond is 96 miles.
The best way to get from Islay to Loch Lomond without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 2m and costs £28 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Islay to Loch Lomond, including transfers.
There are 630+ hotels available in Loch Lomond.
What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Islay to Loch Lomond. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to French Street, walk to Dalmuir, then take the train to Balloch. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Balloch via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Anniesland Cross, and Anniesland in around 7h 2m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Islay to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–200
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dalmuir to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–50
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £6–9
- Car Fare
- £40–50
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