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 £28 - £85 and takes 9h 32m.

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 44m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Islay?

The distance between Saltcoats and Islay is 97 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 bus and ferry which takes 9h 32m and costs £28 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Saltcoats to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 5 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 Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 44m
£92–215
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saltcoats Station to Buchanan Bus StationX36
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 32m
£29–83
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Saltcoats to Castle Car Park
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
5h 53m
£39–98
Bus, ferry via Kilmarnock Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 11m
£30–85
Bus, ferry via Crawford Street
1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
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 57m
£32–86

Saltcoats to Islay by bus and ferry

13Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Saltcoats to Islay.

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Distance: 96.4 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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 bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saltcoats Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 32m.

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