What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Islay is to ferry via Heritage Museum which costs £21 - £95 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Islay is to ferry and train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs £100 - £270.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Islay?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Islay is 64 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Islay without a car is to ferry which takes 6h 3m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Islay?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Isle of Arran to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 43+ hotels available in Islay.

Isle of Arran to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Islay by ferry, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm6
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
6h 3m
£45–119
Ferry via Heritage Museum
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm6
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
7h 23m
£21–92
Ferry, train, fly
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
4h 29m
£108–265

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 63.9 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 6h 3m.

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