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 via Union Square Bus Station which costs £30 - £95 and takes 11h 20m.

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 48m and costs £100 - £290.

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 bus and ferry which takes 11h 10m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Aberdeen to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 45+ hotels available in Islay.

Aberdeen to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 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 48m
£107–282
Bus, ferry via Union Square Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 20m
£30–91
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 10m
£41–98
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
12h 13m
£58–212

Aberdeen to Islay by bus and ferry

24Weekly Services

11h 10mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Islay.

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Distance: 233.6 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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 Cathedral 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 bus from Union Square Bus Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 11h 10m.

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