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How to get fromDunfermline to Islayby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunfermline Town to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3h 34m
    £113–267

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 29m
    £35–105

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 41m
    £40–141

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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 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 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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