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Edinburgh Waverley Station, Great Britain → Islay, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Islay

Composite routes from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Islay

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:
+44 (0)1475 650 397
Website:
calmac.co.uk
Other from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.76–$12.02

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Islay
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$443.02

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Islay is to bus and ferry via St Andrew's House which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Islay?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Islay is 206 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 26m and costs $54.35 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Islay?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 42+ hotels available in Islay. Prices start at $76.05 per night.
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