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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Isle of Cumbrae is to ferry and bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Isle of Cumbrae is to fly and train and ferry which takes 4h 47m and costs £100 - £230.

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

The distance between Isle of Islay and Isle of Cumbrae is 124 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Islay to Isle of Cumbrae without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 11m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Isle of Islay to Isle of Cumbrae, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Cumbrae?

There are 467+ hotels available in Isle of Cumbrae.

Isle of Islay to Isle of Cumbrae - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Isle of Cumbrae 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, ferry
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal
4h 47m
£102–221
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Court906 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalCm7
10h 11m
£31–85

Isle of Islay to Isle of Cumbrae by bus and ferry

26Weekly Services

10h 11mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.1 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Isle of Cumbrae. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Largs, walk to Largs Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminus, then take the line 320 bus to Woodlands Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Woodlands Street via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Manse Court, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 10h 11m.

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