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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Dumfries is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Dumfries is to fly and train which takes 3h 44m and costs £100 - £230.

How far is it from Islay to Dumfries?

The distance between Islay and Dumfries is 163 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Dumfries without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 26m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Islay to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 389+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Islay to Dumfries - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Dumfries 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)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
3h 44m
£107–224
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Station Roadbus 423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 975 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
12h 35m
£40–96
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
11h 26m
£55–158
Ferry, bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Whitesandsbus 102 / ...
13h 44m

Islay to Dumfries by ferry, train, and foot

2Weekly Services

11h 26mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.8 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Dumfries. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Dumfries via Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 11h 26m.

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