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 - £100 and takes 7h 55m.

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 52m and costs £100 - £250.

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 train and bus and ferry which takes 7h 49m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Stirling to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 53+ hotels available in Islay.

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

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Stirling to Islay

Rome2Rio compared 3 ways to get from Stirling to Islay. The best route is Train, fly, a distance of 145.261 km.

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 52m
£109–242
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
7h 55m
£30–97
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
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
7h 49m
£38–112

Stirling to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

46Weekly Services

7h 49mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 110.8 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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 Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Stirling to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 7h 49m.

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