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 via Overgate which costs £30 - £90 and takes 9h 9m.

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 49m and costs £100 - £280.

How far is it from Islay to Saint Andrews?

The distance between Islay and Saint Andrews is 179 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 via Overgate which takes 9h 9m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Islay to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

There are 1202+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

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

There are 5 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 Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
3h 49m
£102–272
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 Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus
9h 33m
£27–102
Ferry, bus via Overgate
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 Overgatebus
9h 9m
£32–88
Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh
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 Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
9h 13m
£42–147
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 13m
£41–130

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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40 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 178.3 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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 Haymarket, take the train to Cupar, walk to Railway Station, then take the 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, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 9h 9m.

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