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

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    5h 14m
    £137–281

  2. Ferry, bus via Oban

    cheapest
    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 George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus bus
    12h 20m
    £36–119

  3. Ferry, bus

    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 Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    10h 5m
    £45–122

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    12h 17m
    £89–227

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Isle of Islay, Scotland and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Saint Andrews. 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, take the train to Dundee, walk to Seagate Bus Station, then take the line 99 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Bus Station via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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