What is the cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £26 - £85 and takes 9h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 51m and costs £85 - £280.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Islay?

The distance between Dumbarton and Islay is 97 miles.

How do I travel from Dumbarton to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Islay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 11m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Dumbarton to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

Dumbarton to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 51m
£86–274
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Station Roadbus 977 / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Streetbus 423 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 39m
£26–80
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Obantrain
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 11m
£33–139

Dumbarton to Islay by train and ferry

2Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dumbarton to Islay.

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Distance: 96.4 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dumbarton to Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 8h 11m.

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