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 £28 - £180 and takes 12h 34m.

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 15m and costs £140 - £340.

How far is it from Dufftown to Islay?

The distance between Dufftown and Islay is 229 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 bus and ferry which takes 12h 34m and costs £28 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 12h 34m to get from Dufftown to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ hotels available in Islay.

Dufftown to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

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

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus M96
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
12h 34m
£28–171
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Keith Station to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
15h 37m
£83–255
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 15m
£145–333
Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 23 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 20m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dufftown to Islay.

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Distance: 227.2 mi
Duration: 12h 34m

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, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dufftown to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Keith Town, Keith Station, Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 15h 37m.

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