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

The cheapest way to get from Rothesay to Islay is to ferry which costs £14 - £75 and takes 7h 27m.

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 51m and costs £100 - £260.

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 ferry which takes 7h 27m and costs £14 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Rothesay to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 13+ hotels available in Islay.

Rothesay to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and 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 Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
3h 51m
£104–252
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Portavadie Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry Cm2
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
7h 27m
£14–73
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Rothesay Ferry Terminal to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminalferry Cm3
2. Take the bus from Wemyss Bay Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 37m
£31–96

Rothesay to Islay by bus, foot, and ferry

24Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rothesay to Islay.

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Distance: 104.7 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Guildford Square to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Portavadie Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 7h 27m.

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