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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Islay is to bus and ferry via Stirling which costs £28 - £130 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs £95 - £250.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Islay?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Islay is 152 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 55m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Kirkcaldy to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3h 46m
£95–249
Bus, ferry via Stirling
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Road978
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
11h 57m
£29–121
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Airport to Road End978
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 55m
£46–138
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 55m
£46–184

Kirkcaldy to Islay by train and ferry

2Weekly Services

10h 55mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkcaldy to Islay.

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Distance: 151.1 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkcaldy to Islay. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Park & Ride, Airport, Road End, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 10h 55m.

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