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 £29 - £85 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Islay is to bus and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Islay?

The distance between Dunfermline and Islay is 121 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 9h 43m and costs £29 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Dunfermline to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Dunfermline to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Dunfermline to Islay by bus, plane, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3h 15m
£92–218
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
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 43m
£30–85
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dunfermline Town 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
10h 25m
£54–174

Dunfermline to Islay by bus and ferry

23Weekly Services

9h 43mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120.5 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunfermline to Islay. However, you can take the bus to North Approach Road, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the 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, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 43m.

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