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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £28 - £85 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs £110 - £270.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Islay?

The distance between Dunfermline and Islay is 143 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 29m and costs £28 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Dunfermline to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 51+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Dunfermline 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 Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
3h 44m
£115–262
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
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 29m
£29–83
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Haymarket 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 44m
£49–120
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 19m
£77–207

Dunfermline to Islay by bus and ferry

1Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunfermline to Islay.

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Distance: 142.3 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunfermline to Islay. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, 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 Bus Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 29m.

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