How to travel from Dunfermline to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Dunfermline and Islay is around 209km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Islay by bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Dunfermline if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£35($42)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Islay by bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).
The distance between Dunfermline and Islay is around 209km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Dunfermline and Islay by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Islay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dunfermline and Islay. We recommend that you take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dunfermline and Islay. We recommend that you take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Islay. We recommend that you take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Dunfermline 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 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £25 ($30).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 2h 55m | £175($210) | 5 times a day | 209km (130 miles) |
Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, ferry + 1 similar | 6h 45m | £35($42) | twice daily | 286km (178 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 7h 30m | £25($30) | once a week | 279km (173 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dunfermline and Islay
Bus companies
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Stagecoach East Scotland
Scottish Citylink
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