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

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There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Isle of Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    5h 11m
    £135–281

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    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 15m
    £39–118

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundee 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
    10h 17m
    £62–156

  4. Bus, ferry via Glasgow Airport (GLA)

    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 43m
    £45–113

Dundee to Isle of Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 171.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundee 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 Seagate Bus Station to Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 15m.

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