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Islay to Cairnryan

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6 h 55 min
342 km.
from $18
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Eight ways to Travel from Islay to Cairnryan

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Cheapest
By car (342 km)
6 h 55 min
342 km.
from $18
Other
Rideshare
6 h 55 min
342 km.
from $13.01
Bus, Plane (Fly to Glasgow Airport)
5 h 38 min
117 km.
from $239.95
Ferry, bus via Ayr, Ferry, bus via Ayr
11 h 1 min
118 km.
from $68.41
Ferry, Bus
9 h 51 min
117 km.
from $98.12
Ferry
8 h 7 min
117 km.
from $418.37
Bus, Plane (Fly to Campbeltown)
12 h 24 min
117 km.
from $152.15
Ferry, bus via Glasgow, Ferry, bus via Glasgow
10 h 1 min
118 km.
from $71.67

Transport providers

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$32.91

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stena
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Rail Station to Old
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.33–$9.49
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Bus from Bus Station to Old
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:
+44 (0)1475 650 397
Email:
Website:
calmac.co.uk
Other from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.76–$12.02

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Islay to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$443.02
Plane from Islay to Campbeltown
Ave. Duration:
12h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$35.44–$120.25

Other operators

Kintyre Express

Phone:
+44 1586 555895
Email:
Website:
kintyreexpress.com/
Other from Port Ellen to Ballycastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$118.10
Other from Ballycastle to Campbeltown
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$118.10

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Cairnryan is to ferry and bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Cairnryan is to fly and train and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $130.43 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Islay to Cairnryan?

The distance between Islay and Cairnryan is 251 km.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Cairnryan without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 51m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Islay to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Islay to Cairnryan?

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Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 162+ hotels available in Cairnryan. Prices start at $47.07 per night.
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