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

The cheapest way to get from Machrihanish to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £12 - £65 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machrihanish to Islay is to ferry which takes 5h 19m and costs £161 - £163.

How far is it from Machrihanish to Islay?

The distance between Machrihanish and Islay is 84 miles.

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

The best way to get from Machrihanish to Islay without a car is to ferry which takes 5h 19m and costs £161 - £163.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Machrihanish to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Machrihanish 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
5h 19m
£162–163
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminus to Bus Terminalbus 449
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
6h 41m
£13–61
Fly from Campbeltown
1. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Islay (ILY)plane CAL - ILY
7h 9m
£129–382
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminus to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
6h 50m
£101–231

Campbeltown (CAL) to Islay (ILY) flights

5Weekly Planes

6h 50mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Machrihanish to Islay.

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Distance: 83.2 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Bayview to Port Ellen via Bus Terminus, Campbeltown, and Ballycastle in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, Loganair flies from Campbeltown (CAL) to Islay (ILY) 5 times a week.

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