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

The cheapest way to get from Rothesay to Isle of Islay is to ferry and train and fly which costs £95 - £250 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rothesay to Isle of Islay is to ferry and train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs £95 - £250.

How far is it from Rothesay to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Rothesay and Isle of Islay is 113 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Rothesay to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Rothesay to Isle of Islay - one way to travel via train, ferry, and plane

There is 1 way to get from Rothesay to Isle of Islay by ferry, train, or plane

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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
5h 7m
£97–244

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112.5 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Rothesay to Isle of 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 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.

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