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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £27 - £85 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 59m and costs £95 - £220.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Islay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Islay is 129 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Glasgow which takes 9h 23m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Edinburgh to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 59m
£98–218
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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
9h 46m
£27–81
Train, bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
9h 23m
£41–93
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Annieslandtrain
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 42m
£43–95
Bus, ferry via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
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
9h 47m
£29–82

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Islay.

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Distance: 127.8 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Dundas 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 train from Edinburgh Waverley to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 23m.

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