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How to get fromDunblane to Isle of Islayby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Dunblane to Isle of Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 17m
    £113–242

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police 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
    9h 7m
    £31–101

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    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
    9h 23m
    £40–117

Dunblane to Isle of Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 123.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunblane to Isle of Islay. However, you can 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, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunblane Police Station to Hotel via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 9h 7m.

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