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

The cheapest way to get from Inveraray to Islay is to ferry which costs £11 - £60 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inveraray to Islay is to bus and fly which takes 3h 10m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Inveraray to Islay?

The distance between Inveraray and Islay is 73 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inveraray to Islay without a car is to ferry which takes 5h 7m and costs £11 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Inveraray to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Inveraray to Islay by ferry, bus, 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.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
5h 7m
£12–58
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Front Street to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3h 10m
£91–215
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Front Street to Argyll Arms Hotel926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
5h 14m
£13–65

Inveraray to Islay by bus and ferry

7Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inveraray to Islay.

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Distance: 72.5 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost £6–50 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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