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There are 3 ways to get from Dufftown to Islay by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from 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
    11h 42m
    £26–106

  2. Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Islay (ILY)plane plane ABZ - ILY
    10h 37m
    £65–424

  3. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    8h 55m
    £182–372

Dufftown to Islay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Dufftown to Islay. However, you can take the line 36 bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Falcon Sq, walk to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the line 36 bus to Duff Avenue, walk to Elgin station, take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY).

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