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 which costs £29 - £90 and takes 9h 26m.

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 43m and costs £95 - £250.

How far is it from Dundee to Islay?

The distance between Dundee and Islay is 164 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 9h 26m and costs £29 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Dundee to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Dundee to Islay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 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 Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3h 43m
£95–243
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
9h 26m
£30–88
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
9h 28m
£38–128
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
11h 15m
£46–183
Bus, ferry via Slessor Gardens
1. Take the bus from Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus StationE3
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
9h 42m

Dundee to Islay by bus and ferry

11Weekly Services

9h 26mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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 bus from Seagate Bus Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 26m.

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