What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Forfar?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Forfar is to ferry and bus via Overgate which costs £27 - £85 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Forfar?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Forfar is to fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs £100 - £250.

How far is it from Isle of Islay to Forfar?

The distance between Isle of Islay and Forfar is 187 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Islay to Forfar without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Islay to Forfar without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 18m and costs £30 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Islay to Forfar?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Isle of Islay to Forfar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 473+ hotels available in Forfar.

Isle of Islay to Forfar - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Forfar 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)ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
5h 14m
£104–248
Ferry, bus via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
10h 20m
£28–85
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
10h 18m
£32–84
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
10h 32m
£44–125

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Isle of Islay to Forfar.

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Distance: 185.5 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Isle of Islay, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Forfar. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Dundee, walk to Railway Station, then take the bus to Lidl. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Lidl via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 10h 18m.

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