What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £100 and takes 10h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Islay is to train and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs £150 - £340.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Islay?

The distance between Aberdeen and Islay is 235 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 57m and costs £85 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Islay?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Aberdeen to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 33+ hotels available in Islay.

Aberdeen to Islay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
4h 44m
£155–334
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 37m
£36–97
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 57m
£89–192
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 58m
£118–284
Bus, ferry via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 25m
£41–101

Aberdeen to Islay by train and ferry

4Weekly Services

11h 58mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Islay.

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Distance: 233.2 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to 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, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdeen to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 57m.

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