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

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There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Dufftown by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    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 Ember
    12h 5m
    £39–123

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Stationtrain train
    15h 1m
    £138–321

  3. Fly, train, bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from The Square to The Clock Towerbus bus
    8h 26m
    £145–339

  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 Stn to Aviemore stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from The Square to The Clock Towerbus bus 36A
    13h 12m
    £48–110

Islay to Dufftown by ferry and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Dufftown. However, you can take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Oban Bus Station, take the bus to Inverness Union Street, walk to Falcon Sq, take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the line 36 bus to The Clock Tower. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Dufftown via Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban, Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, Keith Station, and Keith Town in around 15h 1m.

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