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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Islay is to bus and ferry via Overgate which costs £29 - £90 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs £120 - £280.

How far is it from Dundee to Islay?

The distance between Dundee and Islay is 165 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 52m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Dundee to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 22+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Islay by train, 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.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
3h 55m
£125–279
Bus, ferry via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 7m
£30–86
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 52m
£32–86
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 55m
£59–137

Dundee to Islay by bus and ferry

1Weekly Services

8h 52mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.7 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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 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 bus from Seagate Bus Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 52m.

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