How to travel from Islay to Dunfermline, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Dunfermline is around 208km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Islay to Dunfermline by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dunfermline → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Bus Station.
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Bus Station.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£36($43)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Dunfermline
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Dunfermline by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).
The distance between Islay and Dunfermline is around 208km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Islay and Dunfermline by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Dunfermline is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Dunfermline is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Dunfermline. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Dunfermline. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Dunfermline. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Dunfermline is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Dunfermline. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Dunfermline. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Bus Station. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Dunfermline is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £36 ($43).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Dunfermline
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 2h 35m | £175($210) | every 4 hours | 208km (129 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | £36($43) | twice daily | 287km (178 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, Bus | 7h 30m | £25($30) | once a week | 278km (173 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Dunfermline
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach East Scotland
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Dunfermline
The following major airports near Dunfermline offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Dunfermline
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 51km (32 miles) from Dunfermline
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Dunfermline