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

The cheapest way to get from Troon to Islay is to train and bus and ferry which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Troon to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 29m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Troon to Islay?

The distance between Troon and Islay is 102 miles.

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

The best way to get from Troon to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 56m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Troon to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 45+ hotels available in Islay.

Troon to Islay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Troon 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 Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 29m
£93–217
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 56m
£36–91
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 44m
£47–162
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Troon to Castle Car Parkcar
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
5h 59m
£41–100
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Cathedral Streetbus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
13h 24m
£44–145

Troon to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

24Weekly Services

8h 56mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.6 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Troon to Islay. However, you can 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 train from Troon to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 56m.

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