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How to get fromAberdeen to Islayby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Islay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen 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
    11h 33m
    £104–241

  2. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    13h 1m
    £24–104

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 35m
    £46–137

  4. Fly from Aberdeen Airport

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Islay (ILY)plane plane ABZ - ILY
    7h 44m
    £60–417

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 49m
    £157–321

Aberdeen to Islay by train and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

AIS Airlines, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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