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6 h 20 min
290 km.
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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Islay, Great Britain

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

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Islay

Cheapest
6 h 20 min
Car
290 km.
from $15
Other
3 h 4 min
Train, Plane
188 km.
from $242
8 h 56 min
188 km.
from $54.02
8 h 26 min
Train, Bus, Ferry
186 km.
from $104.05
8 h 54 min
Bus, Ferry
186 km.
from $81.75

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
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

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:
$31.64–$44.30
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

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:
$10.76–$12.02

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

Train operators

ScotRail

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Islay is to bus and ferry via St Andrew's House which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 8h 56m.

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

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

How far is it from Edinburgh to Islay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Islay is 206 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh 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 to Islay?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Edinburgh 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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