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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Islay is to bus and ferry via Ayr which costs £35 - £100 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Islay is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs £110 - £240.

How far is it from Stranraer to Islay?

The distance between Stranraer and Islay is 166 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Islay without a car is to Bus and ferry which takes 11h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Stranraer to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ hotels available in Islay.

Stranraer to Islay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Islay by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
4h 30m
£118–235
Bus, ferry via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 55m
£37–97
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
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
11h
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 7m
£45–105
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Stranraer to Campbeltowncar
2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
8h 14m
£212–235

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Islay.

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Distance: 165.2 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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 bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 11h.

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