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 £30 - £90 and takes 8h 48m.

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 45m 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 bus which takes 8h 48m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Islay to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 389+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Islay to Dumfries - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 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 45m
£108–225
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
8h 48m
£34–86
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Crossbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
9h 17m
£47–102

Islay to Dumfries by ferry and bus

26Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Dumfries.

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Distance: 161.8 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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 Academy Street via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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