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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus via Glasgow which costs £26 - £80 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Edinburgh is to fly and train which takes 2h 4m and costs £100 - £270.

How far is it from Islay to Edinburgh?

The distance between Islay and Edinburgh is 128 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 7h 23m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Islay to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2h 4m
£101–269
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
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 Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
7h 54m
£27–77
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 23m
£40–145
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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 30m
£33–147
Ferry, bus
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 Princes Streetbus 900
7h 37m
£28–78

Islay to Edinburgh by ferry, bus, foot, and train

26Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Islay to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 127.5 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh Waverley via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 23m.

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