There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Springbank distillery by ferry, bus, or plane
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Terminus926
3h 50m£15–59Fly to Campbeltown
- Fly from Islay (ILY) to Campbeltown (CAL)ILY - CAL
8h 22m£146–295Ferry
- Take the ferry from Port Ellen to Ballycastle
- Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Campbeltown
3h 55m£160Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
- Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ILY - GLA
- Take the bus from Terminal Building to Millknowe Road
5h 25m£102–222
Islay to Springbank distillery by ferry and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islay to Springbank distillery is to ferry and bus which costs £14 - £60 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Islay to Springbank distillery is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs £14 - £60.
No, there is no direct ferry from Islay to Springbank distillery. However, there are services departing from Port Ellen and arriving at Campbeltown via Ballycastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Islay and Springbank distillery is 63 miles.
The best way to get from Islay to Springbank distillery without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs £14 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Islay to Springbank distillery, including transfers.
There are 93+ hotels available in Springbank distillery.
What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Springbank distillery, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?
Loganair flies from Islay (ILY) to Campbeltown (CAL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Ellen to Springbank distillery via Ballycastle and Campbeltown in around 3h 55m.
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- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Islay to Campbeltown via Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–280
Flights from Islay to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–200
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Terminal Building to Millknowe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- 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
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £6–9
- Car Fare
- £40–50
- Phone
- +44 1586 555895
- info@kintyreexpress.com
- Website
- kintyreexpress.com
Ferry from Port Ellen to Ballycastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £80
- Schedules at
- kintyreexpress.com
Ferry from Ballycastle to Campbeltown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £80
- Schedules at
- kintyreexpress.com
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