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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmacolm to Isle of Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £28 - £80 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmacolm to Isle of Islay is to line 530 bus and train and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £100 - £230.

How far is it from Kilmacolm to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Kilmacolm and Isle of Islay is 141 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmacolm to Isle of Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 45m and costs £28 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Kilmacolm to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 43+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Kilmacolm to Isle of Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Kilmacolm to Isle of Islay by car, ferry, bus, 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.

Drive, ferry
best
1. Drive from Kilmacolm to Mealldarroch Road End
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
6h 29m
£31–88
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 45m
£28–80
Line 530 bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Moss Road to Bus Station
2. Take the train from Port Glasgow to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
4h 4m
£101–227
Drive, ferry via Castle Car Park
1. Drive from Kilmacolm to Castle Car Park
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
6h 51m
£35–92

Kilmacolm to Isle of Islay by bus and ferry

22Weekly Services

10h 45mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 140.1 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmacolm to Isle of Islay. However, you can drive to Mealldarroch Road End, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take the line 530 bus to Bus Station, walk to Port Glasgow, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel.

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