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

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There are 4 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 50m
    £28–109

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    13h 56m
    £114–235

  3. 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 50m
    £187–372

  4. Bus, ferry via Hotel car park

    1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus bus 915
    4. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 8m
    £45–112

Dufftown to Islay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 50m

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 a bus from The Clock Tower to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Duff Avenue, Elgin, Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 13h 56m.

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