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 £29 - £85 and takes 9h 2m.

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 40m and costs £95 - £220.

How far is it from Prestwick to Islay?

The distance between Prestwick and Islay is 105 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 bus and ferry which takes 9h 2m and costs £29 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Prestwick to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Prestwick to Islay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Prestwick to 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, 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 40m
£97–217
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station4 / ...
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
9h 2m
£29–84
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Prestwick to Castle Car Park
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
6h 1m
£42–101
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Central
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
9h 7m
£35–87
Bus, ferry via Kyle Street
1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Station4
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
10h 13m
£29–84

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104.7 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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 bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 2m.

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