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 10h 10m.

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 51m and costs £95 - £260.

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 10h 10m and costs £29 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Dundee to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ 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 51m
£95–252
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 10m
£30–88
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 13m
£38–127
Bus, ferry via Nethergate
1. Take the bus from Nethergate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 49m

Dundee to Islay by bus and ferry

24Weekly Services

10h 10mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.6 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 10m.

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