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How to get fromIsle of Islay to Elginby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Elgin by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain train
    11h 3m
    £38–129

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    11h 52m
    £35–130

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain train
    7h 30m
    £193–392

  4. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    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 Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    13h 52m
    £49–121

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 209.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Elgin. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Oban Bus Station, take the bus to Inverness Union Street, walk to Inverness, then take the train to Elgin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Bus Station via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5, and Bus Station in around 11h 52m.

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