What is the cheapest way to get from Wemyss Bay to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Wemyss Bay to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £27 - £80 and takes 8h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wemyss Bay to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Wemyss Bay to Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 28m and costs £100 - £240.

How far is it from Wemyss Bay to Islay?

The distance between Wemyss Bay and Islay is 98 miles.

How do I travel from Wemyss Bay to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Wemyss Bay to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 37m and costs £27 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Wemyss Bay to Islay?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Wemyss Bay to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 51+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Wemyss Bay 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 Wemyss Bay to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
3h 28m
£106–240
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbes Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 901 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 37m
£27–78
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Mealldarroch Road Endcar
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
5h 28m
£34–92

Wemyss Bay to Islay by bus and ferry

1Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wemyss Bay to Islay.

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Distance: 97.8 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Wemyss Bay, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Wemyss Bay to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Wemyss Bay Station, walk to Wemyss Bay, 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 Forbes Place to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 37m.

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