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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Dundee is to ferry and bus which costs £28 - £85 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Dundee is to fly and train which takes 3h 6m and costs £95 - £250.

How far is it from Islay to Dundee?

The distance between Islay and Dundee is 164 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Dundee without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 15m and costs £28 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Islay to Dundee, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dundee?

There are 795+ hotels available in Dundee.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Dundee 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 Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3h 6m
£98–249
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 Overgatebus
8h 15m
£29–84
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
8h 26m
£37–125
Ferry, bus via Railway Station
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 Railway Stationbus E3
8h 28m

Islay to Dundee by ferry and bus

26Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 162.9 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Dundee. 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, then take the train to Dundee. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Overgate via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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