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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £90 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 36m and costs £95 - £210.

How far is it from Prestwick to Islay?

The distance between Prestwick and Islay is 106 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 51m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Prestwick to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Prestwick to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 36m
£97–207
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Burnlea Road585
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
11h 8m
£35–90
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
8h 51m
£36–90

Prestwick to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

11Weekly Services

8h 51mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.2 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Prestwick to Islay. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Prestwick Town to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 51m.

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