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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Stirling is to ferry and bus and train which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Stirling is to fly and train which takes 1h 48m and costs £100 - £230.

How far is it from Islay to Stirling?

The distance between Islay and Stirling is 111 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Stirling without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 7h 6m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Islay to Stirling, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 574+ hotels available in Stirling.

Islay to Stirling - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Islay to Stirling by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
1h 48m
£103–230
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
7h 6m
£36–93

Islay to Stirling by ferry, bus, foot, and train

17Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Stirling.

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Distance: 109.9 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Stirling. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Dundas Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Stirling. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Stirling via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 6m.

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