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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 16m
    £98–258

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 975 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus bus
    12h 38m
    £35–127

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rdbus bus
    4. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain train
    11h 29m
    £68–205

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    5. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    12h 42m
    £46–192

  5. Ferry, bus via Lochgilphead

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Station Roadbus bus 423 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 975 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm Hotelbus bus E8
    13h 17m
    £42–99

Islay to Aviemore by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest 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 Cathedral 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 via Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban Station Rd, Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd, and Stirling in around 11h 29m.

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