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

The cheapest way to get from Lochgilphead to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £9 - £60 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lochgilphead to Islay is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 33m and costs £9 - £60.

How far is it from Lochgilphead to Islay?

The distance between Lochgilphead and Islay is 49 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lochgilphead to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 33m and costs £9 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Lochgilphead to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 23+ hotels available in Islay.

Lochgilphead to Islay - 2 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and line 425 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Lochgilphead to Islay by bus or ferry

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Ferry Terminalbus 926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
3h 33m
£9–59
Line 425 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Co-op to Kirk Cottagebus 425
2. Take the ferry from Tayvallich to Craighouseferry
3. Take the ferry from Feolin Jura Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Jur
4h 4m

Lochgilphead to Islay by bus and ferry

32Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lochgilphead to Islay.

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Distance: 48.3 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Lochgilphead to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Co-op to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Kirk Cottage, Tayvallich, Craighouse, Jura Distillery, Ferry Terminal, and Feolin Jura Ferry Terminal in around 4h 4m.

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