What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Augustus to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Augustus to Islay is to bus and ferry via Lochgilphead which costs £26 - £85 and takes 10h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Augustus to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Fort Augustus to Islay is to bus and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £240.

How far is it from Fort Augustus to Islay?

The distance between Fort Augustus and Islay is 136 miles.

How do I travel from Fort Augustus to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Augustus to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 49m and costs £25 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Fort Augustus to Islay?

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Fort Augustus to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 43+ hotels available in Islay.

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

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

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

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Medical Centre to Bus Station919
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Road918
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
8h 49m
£25–111
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Crianlarich
2. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 40m
£51–193
Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead
1. Take the bus from Medical Centre to Bus Station919
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Road918
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Street423 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 53m
£26–82
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Medical Centre to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
6h 17m
£104–234

Fort Augustus to Islay by bus and ferry

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8h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 135.1 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Fort Augustus, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Fort Augustus to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Station Road, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Medical Centre to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Spean Crescent, Spean Bridge, Crianlarich, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 10h 40m.

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