What is the cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Isle of Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Isle of Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £90 and takes 13h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Isle of Islay?

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Isle of Islay is to train and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs £110 - £240.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Portpatrick and Isle of Islay is 184 miles.

How do I travel from Portpatrick to Isle of Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Isle of Islay without a car is to Bus and ferry via Glasgow which takes 13h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Portpatrick to Isle of Islay?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Portpatrick to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 43+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Portpatrick to Isle of Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus

There are 4 ways to get from Portpatrick to Isle of 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, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
7h 12m
£118–235
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
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
13h 43m
£34–89
Bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan923
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
13h 43m
Drive to Campbeltown, fly
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Campbeltown (CAL)
2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Islay (ILY)CAL - ILY
12h 44m
£185–359

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 182.5 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the line 367 bus to Cross, walk to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Hotel via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 13h 43m.

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