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 £45 - £140 and takes 13h 30m.

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 16m and costs £120 - £320.

How far is it from Dufftown to Islay?

The distance between Dufftown and Islay is 233 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 13h 30m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 13h 30m to get from Dufftown to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 43+ 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 Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Station919
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Road918
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
13h 30m
£45–138
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
15h 30m
£79–265
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
8h 16m
£125–320
Bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
14h 33m

Dufftown to Islay by bus and ferry

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13h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 231.9 mi
Duration: 13h 30m

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 Stance 4, take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Station Road, 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 bus from The Clock Tower to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Duff Avenue, Elgin, Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 15h 30m.

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