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How to get fromIslay to Saint Andrewsby plane, train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    3h 57m
    £102–256

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 4m
    £36–90

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    5. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain train
    11h 21m
    £55–206

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    9h 14m
    £40–130

  5. Ferry, bus via Railway Station

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus E3
    9h 17m

Islay to Saint Andrews by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Islay to Saint Andrews. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Renfield Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Dundee, walk to Seagate Bus Station, then take the line 99 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Seagate Bus Station in around 9h 4m.

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