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

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There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3h 46m
    £139–280

  2. Bus, ferry via Overgate

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 12m
    £34–105

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 52m
    £61–154

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 57m
    £39–118

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dundee to Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan 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 Dundee to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 52m.

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