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How to get fromIslay to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2h 12m
    £103–229

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus Air
    7h 19m
    £33–102

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Crossbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Anniesland to Edinburgh Parktrain train
    8h 33m
    £53–127

Islay to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by ferry and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Islay to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 121.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Terminal via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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