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

The cheapest way to get from Dufftown to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £120 and takes 14h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dufftown to Islay is to train and fly which takes 8h 53m and costs £180 - £410.

How far is it from Dufftown to Islay?

The distance between Dufftown and Islay is 225 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dufftown to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 44m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Dufftown to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 52+ hotels available in Islay.

Dufftown to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

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

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

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 44m
£44–140
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street 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
14h 16m
£52–116
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
8h 53m
£189–403

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dufftown to Islay.

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Distance: 223.6 mi
Duration: 11h 44m

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 Duff Avenue, walk to Elgin, take the train to Inverness, 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 a bus from The Clock Tower to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Duff Avenue, Elgin station, Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 14h 16m.

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