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

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train
    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 41m
    £44–140

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Clock Tower to The Squarebus bus 36A
    2. Take the bus from Aviemore station 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
    12h 28m
    £46–113

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Keith Station to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 52m
    £138–320

  4. 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 24m
    £189–398

Dufftown to Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest 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 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 The Square, Aviemore station, Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 12h 28m.

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