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How to get fromPeebles to Isle of Islayby bus, train, plane, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Peebles to Isle of Islay by bus, train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Eastgate Post Office to Leith Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    5h 48m
    £113–265

  2. Bus, ferry via Oban

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    12h 23m
    £30–114

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 16m
    £37–121

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    12h 35m
    £65–215

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Annieslandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 56m
    £52–135

Peebles to Isle of Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Peebles to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the bus to Leith Street, walk to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastgate Post Office to Hotel via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 11h 16m.

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