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 18m.

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 34m and costs £90 - £210.

How far is it from Troon to Islay?

The distance between Troon and Islay is 101 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 9h 2m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Troon to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ 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 34m
£93–207
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
12h 6m
£33–122
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 2m
£36–92
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
£40–99
Train, bus, ferry via Glasgow
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
9h 18m
£35–91

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.8 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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 9h 2m.

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