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How to get fromIslay to Aviemoreby plane, train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    5h 8m
    £132–320

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore stationbus bus
    9h 28m
    £28–109

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain train
    10h 22m
    £58–183

  4. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus bus
    9h 58m
    £35–91

  5. Ferry, bus, train via Perth

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    10h 30m
    £66–185

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

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Aviemore. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Dundas Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Perth, then take the train to Aviemore. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Aviemore station via Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban Bus Station, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 28m.

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