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

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Isle of Islay is to drive and ferry which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Isle of Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Saltcoats and Isle of Islay is 105 miles.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Saltcoats to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Saltcoats to Isle of Islay - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Saltcoats to Isle of Islay by train, plane, car, or ferry

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3h 55m
£92–216
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Saltcoats to Castle Car Park
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
7h 11m
£39–98

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 104.7 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Saltcoats to Isle of 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, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saltcoats to Hotel via Castle Car Park, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 11m.

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