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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 5m
    £98–258

  2. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    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
    10h 17m
    £31–85

  3. Ferry, bus

    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 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 to Aviemore Cairngorm Hotelbus bus
    10h
    £36–89

  4. 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
    £36–132

  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 28m
    £37–133

Islay to Aviemore by ferry and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest 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 Renfield 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 Cairngorm Hotel via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 in around 10h.

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