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

The cheapest way to get from Peebles to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £100 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peebles to Islay is to bus and train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs £110 - £260.

How far is it from Peebles to Islay?

The distance between Peebles and Islay is 152 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peebles to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 30m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Peebles to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 50+ hotels available in Islay.

Peebles to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Peebles to Islay by bus, train, plane, 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.

Bus, train, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Scout Hall to Surgeons' Hallbus
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
4h 30m
£112–260
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 56m
£30–99
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 30m
£46–118

Peebles to Islay by bus, foot, train, and ferry

1Weekly Services

9h 30mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Peebles to Islay.

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Distance: 151.1 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Peebles to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Surgeons' Hall, walk to Edinburgh Waverley, 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 Scout Hall to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Surgeons' Hall, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 30m.

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