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

The cheapest way to get from Largs to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £28 - £80 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Largs to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 53m and costs £95 - £220.

How far is it from Largs to Islay?

The distance between Largs and Islay is 109 miles.

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

The best way to get from Largs to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 12m and costs £28 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Largs to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Largs to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Largs 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 Largs to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 53m
£97–217
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 12m
£28–80
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Largs to Castle Car Park
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
5h 52m
£40–99

Largs to Islay by bus and ferry

23Weekly Services

10h 12mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.7 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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 12m.

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