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

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £29 - £85 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 38m and costs £100 - £240.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Islay?

The distance between Saltcoats and Islay is 98 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 12m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Saltcoats to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 33+ hotels available in Islay.

Saltcoats to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 38m
£101–234
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 13m
£29–83
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 12m
£35–98
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Saltcoats to Bus Terminalcar
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
5h 25m
£35–97

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Saltcoats to Islay.

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Distance: 96.9 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 12m.

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