How to travel from Dufftown to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Dufftown and Islay is around 379km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Dufftown to Islay by train, bus, ferry, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Dufftown if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Aberdeen and then to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£255($300)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi, Bus and Ferry
Take a taxi to Kemnay Kendal Road then take the bus to Glasgow and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Islay by train, bus, ferry, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($300).
The distance between Dufftown and Islay is around 379km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)
It takes around 9h 20m to get from Dufftown and Islay by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx £255 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Islay is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dufftown and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen and then to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 6h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dufftown and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen and then to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 6h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen and then to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 6h 25m.
The closest major airport to Islay is Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Islay. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dufftown to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 9h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Islay is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around £51 ($60).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 6h 25m | £255($300) | 5 times a day | 537km (334 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 20m | £51($60) | twice a week | 379km (236 miles) |
| Train to Dundee, bus and ferry | 10h 60m | £68($81) | twice a week | 548km (340 miles) |
Taxi, Bus and Ferry | 10h 20m | £210($250) | twice daily | 552km (343 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dufftown and Islay
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
West Coast Motors
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Islay
The following major airports near Islay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Islay
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Islay
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Islay