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Car
6 h 50 min
240 km.
from $13
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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Islay, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Islay

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Islay

Cheapest
6 h 50 min
Car
240 km.
from $13
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
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
Caledonian MacBrayne
Website
FlixBus
Website
1h 20m
Every 30 minutes
$10.13–$15.19
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Scottish Citylink
Website
2h 58m
Twice daily
$31.64–$44.30
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Caledonian MacBrayne
Website
2h 20m
5 times a week
$10.76–$12.02
+44 (0)1475 650 397
+44 (0)1475 650 397
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Loganair
Website
Loganair
Website
45 min
Every day
$126.58–$443.02
Train operators
Found: 1
ScotRail
Website
ScotRail
Website
50 min
Every 20 minutes
$18.99–$43.04
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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