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

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Islay is to bus and ferry via Lochgilphead which costs £19 - £75 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Islay is to bus and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs £100 - £230.

How far is it from Fort William to Islay?

The distance between Fort William and Islay is 99 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort William to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 52m and costs £17 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Fort William to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ hotels available in Islay.

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

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

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 Fort William Bus Station to Oban Bus Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
6h 52m
£17–98
Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead
1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Streetbus 423 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 36m
£19–70
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
4h 21m
£101–222
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Fort William to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the train from Crianlarich 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
9h 29m
£37–185

Fort William to Islay by bus, foot, and ferry

1Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fort William to Islay.

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Distance: 98.6 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Oban Bus Station, 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 Fort William Bus Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Station Road, Lochnell Street, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 36m.

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