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

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

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane GVA - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 15m
    £101–282

  2. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane GVA - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 38m
    £86–261

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    32h 9m
    £185–384

Geneva to Islay by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration32h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 933.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Geneva to Islay. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Bellegarde, Paris Gare De Lyon, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 32h 9m.

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