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

The cheapest way to get from Kilwinning to Islay is to bus and ferry via Kilmarnock Bus Station which costs £29 - £85 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilwinning to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 23m and costs £95 - £230.

How far is it from Kilwinning to Islay?

The distance between Kilwinning and Islay is 93 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilwinning to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 51m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Kilwinning to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ hotels available in Islay.

Kilwinning to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kilwinning to Islay by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Kilwinning to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 23m
£98–224
Bus, ferry via Kilmarnock Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 4m
£30–85
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 51m
£36–99
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Kilwinning to Castle Car Parkcar
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
5h 49m
£38–97

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 92.7 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilwinning to Islay. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilwinning to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Paisley Gilmour Street, New Sneddon Street, Terminal Building, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 51m.

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