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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 20m
    £107–252

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 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 51m
    £34–106

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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 44m
    £45–123

Edinburgh to Isle of Islay by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 136 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh 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 train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hotel via Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 9h 44m.

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