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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Isle of Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £21 - £75 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Isle of Islay is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs £85 - £210.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Dumbarton and Isle of Islay is 92 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Isle of Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 4m and costs £21 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Dumbarton to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 43+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Dumbarton to Isle of Islay - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Dumbarton to Isle of Islay by plane, bus, or ferry

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3h 17m
£86–208
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Argyll Arms Hotel926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
8h 4m
£22–72

Dumbarton to Isle of Islay by bus and ferry

23Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 91.6 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Loganair flies from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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