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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Elgin is to ferry and bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 12h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Elgin is to fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs £180 - £390.

How far is it from Islay to Elgin?

The distance between Islay and Elgin is 203 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Elgin without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 9h 36m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Islay to Elgin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 399+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Islay to Elgin by ferry, bus, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain
9h 36m
£38–128
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 Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
12h 39m
£47–105
Fly, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
6h 33m
£185–382

Islay to Elgin by ferry and bus

17Weekly Services

12h 39mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 201.4 mi
Duration: 9h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Elgin. However, you can take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Oban Bus Station, take the bus to Inverness Union Street, walk to Inverness, then take the train to Elgin. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Elgin West Road via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 12h 39m.

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