What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Askaig?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Askaig is to bus and ferry via Edinburgh - Regent Road which costs £26 - £80 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Askaig?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Askaig is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs £100 - £250.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Port Askaig?

The distance between Edinburgh and Port Askaig is 145 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Port Askaig without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Port Askaig without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 5m and costs £40 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Port Askaig?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Port Askaig, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Askaig?

There are 50+ hotels available in Port Askaig.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Port Askaig 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
4h 35m
£108–242
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh - Regent Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgowbus
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 32m
£26–80
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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 5m
£42–110
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
9h 41m
£70–197
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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 28m
£32–86

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 144.4 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Port Askaig, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Port Askaig. 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, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 5m.

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