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

The cheapest way to get from Larbert to Islay is to bus and ferry via Lochgilphead which costs £29 - £85 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Larbert to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 39m and costs £90 - £210.

How far is it from Larbert to Islay?

The distance between Larbert and Islay is 103 miles.

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

The best way to get from Larbert to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 3m and costs £29 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Larbert to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

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

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

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 Larbert to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 39m
£90–210
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 975 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 3m
£30–116
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 4m
£41–145
Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead
1. Take the bus from Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd to Oban Station Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Streetbus 423 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 11m
£30–84

Larbert to Islay by train and ferry

2Weekly Services

10h 4mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Larbert to Islay.

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Distance: 102.7 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Larbert to Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forth Valley Royal Hospital to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Station Road, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 10h 3m.

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