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 Glasgow which costs £35 - £100 and takes 11h 7m.

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 8m and costs £120 - £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 10h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Aviemore to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ hotels available in Islay.

Aviemore to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 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 8m
£122–314
Bus, ferry via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 7m
£35–95
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Aviemore station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
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
10h 28m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aviemore to Islay.

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Distance: 225.4 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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 Dundas 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 Aviemore station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Inverness Union Street, Oban Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 10h 28m.

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