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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Dumfries is to ferry and bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Dumfries is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs £130 - £280.

How far is it from Isle of Islay to Dumfries?

The distance between Isle of Islay and Dumfries is 171 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Islay to Dumfries without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 6m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Isle of Islay to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 416+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Isle of Islay to Dumfries - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Dumfries 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 Central to Dumfriestrain
5h 4m
£133–276
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 Schoolbus X74
10h 6m
£49–122

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 170.1 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Dumfries. 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 Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to School via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 6m.

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