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How to get fromEdinburgh Airport (EDI) to Islayby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Islay by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3h 10m
    £106–233

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Air
    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
    8h 14m
    £33–104

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Annieslandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 22m
    £52–130

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 120.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 14m.

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