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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Islay is to ferry via Heritage Museum which costs £21 - £95 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Islay is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs £100 - £260.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Isle of Islay is 72 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Islay without a car is to ferry which takes 7h 21m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Islay by ferry 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
7h 21m
£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
8h 41m
£21–92
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
5h 53m
£101–255

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Arran to Isle of Islay.

Launch map view

Distance: 71.8 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Hotel via Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 21m.

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