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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Isle of Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £90 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Isle of Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs £100 - £240.

How far is it from Stranraer to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Stranraer and Isle of Islay is 175 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Isle of Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 18m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Stranraer to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Stranraer to Isle of Islay - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Stranraer to Isle of Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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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
5h 41m
£109–237
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
12h 18m
£34–89

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173.8 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Isle of 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, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 12h 18m.

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