How to travel from Islay to Dundee, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Dundee is around 276km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Islay to Dundee by ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dundee → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dundee.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dundee.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£45($53)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Dundee
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Dundee by ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Islay and Dundee is around 276km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Islay and Dundee by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Dundee is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Dundee is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Dundee. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Dundee. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Dundee. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Dundee is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Dundee. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) 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 Islay to Dundee. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Dundee City Centre Forum Centre. instead which will take 7h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Dundee is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around £28 ($33).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Dundee
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 3hrs | £215($255) | every 4 hours | 276km (171 miles) |
Ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, bus + 1 similar | 7h 20m | £45($53) | 4 times a day | 353km (219 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 7h 20m | £28($33) | twice a week | 285km (177 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Dundee
Bus companies
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airlines
Loganair
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airports near Dundee
The following major airports near Dundee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Dundee
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Dundee
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Dundee