How to travel from Dundee to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Dundee and Islay is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Dundee to Islay by bus, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Dundee if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
Bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£45($53)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dundee to Islay by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Dundee and Islay is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Dundee and Islay by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dundee to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dundee and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dundee and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Dundee to Islay. We recommend that you take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around £28 ($33).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 3h 15m | £215($255) | 5 times a day | 276km (172 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, ferry + 1 similar | 7h 15m | £45($53) | 4 times a day | 353km (219 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 7h 20m | £28($33) | twice a week | 286km (178 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dundee and Islay
Bus companies
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
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