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

The cheapest way to get from Kintyre to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kintyre to Islay is to ferry which takes 4h 24m and costs £179 - £183.

How far is it from Kintyre to Islay?

The distance between Kintyre and Islay is 85 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kintyre to Islay without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 24m and costs £179 - £183.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Kintyre to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ hotels available in Islay.

Kintyre to Islay - 3 ways to travel via ferry, plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Kintyre to Islay by ferry, plane, 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.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
2. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
4h 24m
£179–183
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Argyll Hotel to Bus Terminalbus 449
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
5h 47m
£38–89
Fly
1. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Islay (ILY)plane CAL - ILY
7h 28m
£91–265

Campbeltown (CAL) to Islay (ILY) flights

5Weekly Planes

6h 50mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kintyre to Islay.

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Distance: 84.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kintyre to Port Ellen via Campbeltown and Ballycastle in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, Loganair flies from Campbeltown (CAL) to Islay (ILY) 5 times a week.

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