What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Islay is to bus and ferry via Overgate which costs £30 - £95 and takes 11h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Islay is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs £95 - £260.

How far is it from Saint Andrews to Islay?

The distance between Saint Andrews and Islay is 177 miles.

How do I travel from Saint Andrews to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry via Overgate which takes 11h 5m and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Saint Andrews to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Saint Andrews 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 Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
4h 46m
£97–259
Bus, ferry via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 5m
£32–93
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
12h 10m
£48–194
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E3
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 13m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 176.1 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Saint Andrews to Islay. However, you can take the line 99 bus to Railway Station, walk to Dundee, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Dundas 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 Railway Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 11h 5m.

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