What is the cheapest way to get from Port Askaig to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Port Askaig to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs £26 - £80 and takes 7h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Askaig to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Port Askaig to Edinburgh is to fly and train which takes 3h 48m and costs £100 - £220.

How far is it from Port Askaig to Edinburgh?

The distance between Port Askaig and Edinburgh is 144 miles.

How do I travel from Port Askaig to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Port Askaig to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 7h 29m and costs £35 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Port Askaig to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Port Askaig to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Port Askaig to Edinburgh - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Port Askaig to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 48m
£102–214
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 Station to Princes Streetbus 900
7h 38m
£27–78
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 29m
£40–88

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Port Askaig to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 143.5 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Port Askaig, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Port Askaig to Edinburgh. 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 Renfield Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh Waverley via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 29m.

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