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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Aberdeen is to ferry and bus via Glasgow which costs £29 - £90 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Aberdeen is to fly and train which takes 4h 16m and costs £100 - £280.

How far is it from Islay to Aberdeen?

The distance between Islay and Aberdeen is 234 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Aberdeen without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 35m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Islay to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 658+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Aberdeen by plane, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
4h 16m
£107–275
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
9h 39m
£30–87
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
9h 35m
£40–94
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
9h 38m
£49–155
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
3. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
11h 47m
£58–219

Islay to Aberdeen by ferry and bus

24Weekly Services

9h 35mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 232.9 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Aberdeen. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Union Square Bus Station via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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