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How to get fromDufftown to Islayby bus, ferry, train or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 56m
    £38–126
  2. Train, 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 16m
    £189–398
  3. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 26m
    £52–116

Dufftown to Islay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Bus Station, take the line 10 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, take the train to Aberdeen, 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).

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