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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Aviemore is to ferry and bus via Glasgow which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Aviemore is to fly and train which takes 5h 11m and costs £95 - £260.

How far is it from Islay to Aviemore?

The distance between Islay and Aviemore is 226 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Aviemore without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 17m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Islay to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 461+ hotels available in Aviemore.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Aviemore 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 Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
5h 11m
£95–258
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 Station
10h 12m
£31–88
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 Cairngorm HotelE8
9h 17m
£36–89
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 Stirling
4. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemore
10h 21m
£36–152
Ferry, bus, train via Perth
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 Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
10h 33m
£37–138

Islay to Aviemore by ferry and bus

24Weekly Services

9h 17mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Islay to Aviemore.

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Distance: 225.1 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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 Cairngorm Hotel via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 17m.

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