What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Isle of Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Isle of Islay is to train and fly which costs £95 - £400 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Isle of Islay?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Isle of Islay is to train and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs £120 - £320.

How far is it from Elgin to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Elgin and Isle of Islay is 314 miles.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Isle of Islay?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Elgin to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Elgin to Isle of Islay - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Elgin to Isle of Islay by train or plane

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Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
8h 21m
£120–312
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Islay (ILY)INV - ILY
9h 48m
£95–397

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 312.1 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Aberdeen, 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 Hotel. Alternatively, you can take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel.

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