What is the cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Islay is to bus and ferry via Lochgilphead which costs £35 - £100 and takes 13h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aviemore to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs £140 - £320.

How far is it from Aviemore to Islay?

The distance between Aviemore and Islay is 227 miles.

How do I travel from Aviemore to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Aviemore to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aviemore to Islay?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Aviemore to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

Aviemore to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Aviemore to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
5h 20m
£140–311
Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 975 / ...
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Streetbus 423 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
13h 55m
£35–99
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Station to Police Stationbus E8
2. Take the bus from Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd to Oban Station Rdbus
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
12h 6m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
12h 32m
£61–195

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aviemore to Islay.

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Distance: 225.8 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Aviemore to Islay. However, you can take the train to Stirling, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Police Station, Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd, Oban Station Rd, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 12h 6m.

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