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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £26 - £80 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Islay is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Paisley to Islay?

The distance between Paisley and Islay is 74 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paisley to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 42m and costs £26 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Paisley to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 35+ hotels available in Islay.

Paisley to Islay - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Paisley to Islay by 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
1h 58m
£90–215
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Tarbetbus
2. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
6h 42m
£26–78

Paisley to Islay by bus and ferry

1Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Paisley to Islay.

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Distance: 73.8 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

Loganair flies from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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