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How to get fromStranraer to Islayby train, plane, bus, ferry or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Islay by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 20m
    £109–234

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 30m
    £34–89

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus bus 585
    3. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Cathedral Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    15h 4m
    £52–163

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Campbeltowncar car
    2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry ferry
    8h 14m
    £212–236

Stranraer to Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Islay. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 30m.

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