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 via Glasgow which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h 4m.

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 39m 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 47m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Troon to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ 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 Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 39m
£93–217
Train, bus, ferry via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
9h 4m
£35–91
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
8h 47m
£36–92
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Cathedral Street906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
13h 29m
£44–145
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Troon to Castle Car Park
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
5h 59m
£41–100

Troon to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

14Weekly Services

8h 47mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 101.1 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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 bus to Sanderling Road, 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 Paisley Gilmour Street, New Sneddon Street, Terminal Building, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 47m.

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