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How to get fromIslay to Ardrossanby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Ardrossan by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    2h 33m
    £114–234

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus X36
    8h 33m
    £37–102

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Drive from Ferry Terminal to Ardrossancar car
    5h 45m
    £38–95

  4. Ferry, drive via Castle Car Park

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Drive from Castle Car Park to Ardrossancar car
    5h 54m
    £39–100

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Ardrossan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Islay to Ardrossan. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Ardrossan Town. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Hill Street via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 33m.

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