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Cairnryan to Islay

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

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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, Train (Bus)
5 h 37 min
117 km.
from $244.14
Bus, ferry via Ayr
10 h 50 min
118 km.
from $67.22
Bus, Ferry
9 h 46 min
117 km.
from $102.55
Ferry
8 h 7 min
117 km.
from $420.23
Plane
11 h 9 min
117 km.
from $310.18
Bus, Train (Bus)
10 h 44 min
117 km.
from $82.37

Transport providers

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Paisley
Ave. Duration:
39 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 Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57
Bus from Terminal Building to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan
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 Old Pier to Rail
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.33–$10.13
Bus from Old Pier to Beresford
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.76–$16.46
Bus from Old Pier to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

Caledonian MacBrayne

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

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Islay
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$443.02
Plane from Campbeltown to Islay
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$379.73

Other operators

Kintyre Express

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Islay is to bus and ferry via Ayr which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Islay is to bus and train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $130.43 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Cairnryan to Islay?

The distance between Cairnryan and Islay is 252 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Islay without a car is to Bus and ferry which takes 9h 46m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Cairnryan to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 42+ hotels available in Islay. Prices start at $76.05 per night.
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