What is the cheapest way to get from Islay to Saint Andrews?

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Saint Andrews is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Islay to Saint Andrews?

The fastest way to get from Islay to Saint Andrews is to fly and train which takes 3h 53m and costs £100 - £260.

How far is it from Islay to Saint Andrews?

The distance between Islay and Saint Andrews is 177 miles.

How do I travel from Islay to Saint Andrews without a car?

The best way to get from Islay to Saint Andrews without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 42m and costs £35 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Islay to Saint Andrews?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Islay to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

There are 1156+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Saint Andrews 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 53m
£101–255
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 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationbus
8h 42m
£36–94
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
9h 14m
£40–130
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
9h 17m

Islay to Saint Andrews by ferry and bus

26Weekly Services

8h 42mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Saint Andrews.

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Distance: 176.4 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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 8h 42m.

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