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

The cheapest way to get from Haddington to Islay is to bus and ferry via Edinburgh - Regent Road which costs £30 - £90 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Haddington to Islay is to bus and train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs £100 - £240.

How far is it from Haddington to Islay?

The distance between Haddington and Islay is 147 miles.

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

The best way to get from Haddington to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 21m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Haddington to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Haddington to Islay by bus, train, plane, 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.

Bus, train, fly
best
1. Take the bus from High Street to Waterloo Placebus
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
3h 57m
£101–239
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 Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 30m
£30–86
Train, bus, ferry
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
10h 21m
£39–114
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 48m
£50–179
Bus, ferry
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
10h 34m
£36–93

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Haddington to Islay.

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Distance: 145.9 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Haddington to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Waterloo Place, walk to Edinburgh Waverley, 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 bus from High Street to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Waterloo Place, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 21m.

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