What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Aberdeen is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 10h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Aberdeen is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs £160 - £350.

How far is it from Isle of Islay to Aberdeen?

The distance between Isle of Islay and Aberdeen is 242 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Islay to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Islay to Aberdeen without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 58m and costs £40 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Islay to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Isle of Islay to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 673+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Isle of Islay to Aberdeen - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
5h 57m
£163–342
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
10h 58m
£43–116
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
4. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
11h 12m
£57–163

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 241.1 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Aberdeen. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Dundas Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Union Square Bus Station via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 58m.

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