What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Isle of Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Isle of Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Isle of Islay?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Isle of Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs £130 - £280.

How far is it from Dumfries to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Dumfries and Isle of Islay is 171 miles.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Isle of Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Isle of Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 39m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Isle of Islay?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Dumfries to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 53+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Dumfries to Isle of Islay - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Dumfries to Isle of Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
5h 13m
£134–280
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from School to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 39m
£48–120

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

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42 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.4 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to West Campbell Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from School to Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 39m.

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