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 8h 24m.

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 41m and costs £90 - £210.

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 8h 24m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Stirling to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Stirling to Islay - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 2 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 Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 41m
£91–201
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM8 / ...
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
8h 24m
£30–86

Stirling to Islay by bus and ferry

11Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stirling to Islay.

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Distance: 110.2 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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 Buchanan 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 8h 24m.

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