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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £90 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 47m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Stirling to Islay?

The distance between Stirling and Islay is 111 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 8m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Stirling to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

Stirling to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Stirling to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 47m
£91–211
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 8m
£30–86
Bus, ferry via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 31m
£32–87

Stirling to Islay by bus and ferry

24Weekly Services

9h 8mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stirling to Islay.

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Distance: 110.7 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Stirling to Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 8m.

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