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

The cheapest way to get from Rothesay to Islay is to line 477 bus and ferry which costs £13 - £75 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rothesay to Islay is to ferry and train and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs £95 - £250.

How far is it from Rothesay to Islay?

The distance between Rothesay and Islay is 105 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rothesay to Islay without a car is to line 477 bus and ferry which takes 7h 47m and costs £13 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Rothesay to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Rothesay to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and line 477 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3h 48m
£97–244
Line 477 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford Square to Royal Hotel477
2. Take the ferry from Portavadie Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm2
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
7h 47m
£13–71
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry TerminalCm3
2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station 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
9h 55m
£32–98

Rothesay to Islay by bus and ferry

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7h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.7 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Islay. However, you can take the ferry to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Wemyss Bay, 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 bus from Guildford Square to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Royal Hotel, Ferry Terminal, Portavadie Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 7h 47m.

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