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 which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 45m.

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 27m and costs £110 - £230.

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 10h 45m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Stranraer to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 3 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 Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
4h 27m
£113–224
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
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
10h 45m
£34–89
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Stranraer to Campbeltown
2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastle
3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellen
8h 13m
£212–235

Stranraer to Islay by bus and ferry

6Weekly Services

10h 45mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Islay.

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Distance: 165.5 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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 Port Rodie to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 45m.

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