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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 42m
    £126–265

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    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
    10h 19m
    £36–111

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    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
    9h 50m
    £53–140

Perth to Isle of Islay by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 151.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth to Isle of Islay. However, you can 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 train from Perth to Hotel via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 9h 50m.

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