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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 25m
    £137–284

  2. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h
    £27–88

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 36m
    £83–207

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 20m
    £40–116

  5. Bus, ferry via Oban

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 46m
    £33–126

Stranraer to Islay by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Islay. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 11h.

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