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How to get fromHaddington to Islayby bus, train, plane, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Haddington to Islay by bus, train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Waterloo Placebus bus
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3h 48m
    £110–259

  2. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh - Regent Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgowbus 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
    10h 17m
    £33–103

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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 1m
    £37–134

  4. Bus, ferry

    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 22m
    £37–111

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 145.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Haddington, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Haddington to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Waterloo Place, walk to Edinburgh Waverley, 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, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Waterloo Place, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 1m.

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