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Stranraer, Great Britain → Islay, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Stranraer to Islay

Cheapest
7 h 4 min
Car
351 km.
from $19
Other
4 h 41 min
Train, Plane
123 km.
from $286.17
11 h 10 min
124 km.
from $65.30
10 h 11 min
Bus, Ferry
123 km.
from $104.18
10 h 19 min
Train, Bus, Ferry
123 km.
from $135.52
8 h 16 min
Ferry
123 km.
from $423.62
10 h 20 min
124 km.
from $99.22

Transport providers

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$51.90
Train from Ayr to Paisley
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$32.91
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$82.28
Train from Ayr to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$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 Anniesland Cross to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Cross to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Bus from Bus Station to Bath
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
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

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 Stranraer to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Islay is to bus and ferry via Ayr which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Islay is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Stranraer to Islay?

The distance between Stranraer and Islay is 267 km.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Islay without a car is to Bus and ferry which takes 10h 11m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Stranraer 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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