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345 km.
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Dumfries, Great Britain → Islay, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Dumfries to Islay

Cheapest
6 h 48 min
Car
345 km.
from $18
Other
3 h 55 min
Train, Plane
182 km.
from $262.59
9 h 46 min
Bus, Ferry
180 km.
from $83.97
9 h 33 min
Train, Bus, Ferry
180 km.
from $121.70

Transport providers

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:
+44 (0)1475 650 397
Email:
Website:
calmac.co.uk
Other from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.13–$11.39

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Islay
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$417.71

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $119.57 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Dumfries to Islay?

The distance between Dumfries and Islay is 261 km.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 33m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Dumfries to Islay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dumfries and Islay?

It is currently 05:52 at both, Dumfries and Islay.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 42+ hotels available in Islay. Prices start at $73.58 per night.
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