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How to get fromAviemore to Islayby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 59m
    £135–316

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aviemore station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 11m
    £29–111

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    12h 11m
    £83–241

  4. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 12m
    £51–139

Aviemore to Islay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Aviemore to Islay. However, you can take the train to Stirling, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aviemore station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Inverness Union Street, Oban Bus Station, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 10h 11m.

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