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How to get fromLargs to Islayby train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Largs to Islay by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Largs to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3h 6m
    £115–238

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 11m
    £29–90

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 50m
    £50–150

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Largs to Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    5h 44m
    £38–98

  5. Bus, ferry via Oban

    1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 27m
    £33–125

  6. Drive, ferry via Castle Car Park

    1. Drive from Largs to Castle Car Parkcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    5h 54m
    £40–99

Largs to Islay by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Largs 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 bus from School Wynd to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 11m.

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