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

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There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Edinburgh by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2h 2m
    £98–265
  2. Ferry, bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
    7h 52m
    £27–89
  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    7h 23m
    £40–145
  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    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 32m
    £33–152
  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus900
    7h 34m
    £28–78

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

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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