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There are 4 ways to get from Drymen to Islay by bus, train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Line 309 bus, train, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Square to Craiglomond Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the train from Balloch to Dalmuirtrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3h 35m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 22m
    £28–90

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 21m
    £43–144

  4. Train, ferry via Colonsay Ferry Terminal

    1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Obantrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 33m
    £43–148

Drymen to Islay by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Drymen to Islay. However, you can take the line 309 bus to Craiglomond Gardens, walk to Balloch, take the train to Dalmuir, walk to Swindon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Balloch Bus Terminus, Shopping Centre Entrance, Dumbarton Central, Oban, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 9h 21m.

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