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 £23 - £75 and takes 7h 8m.

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 51m and costs £85 - £210.

How far is it from Paisley to Islay?

The distance between Paisley and Islay is 75 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 7h 8m and costs £23 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Paisley to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Paisley to Islay - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 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)GLA - ILY
1h 51m
£85–205
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotel926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
7h 8m
£23–74
Bus, ferry via Buchanan Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
9h 16m
£23–74

Paisley to Islay by bus and ferry

12Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 74.4 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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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