What is the cheapest way to get from Inverary Castle to Isle of Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Inverary Castle to Isle of Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £13 - £65 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverary Castle to Isle of Islay?

The fastest way to get from Inverary Castle to Isle of Islay is to bus and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Inverary Castle to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Inverary Castle and Isle of Islay is 83 miles.

How do I travel from Inverary Castle to Isle of Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Inverary Castle to Isle of Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 56m and costs £13 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Inverary Castle to Isle of Islay?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Inverary Castle to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Inverary Castle to Isle of Islay - 3 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Inverary Castle to Isle of Islay by bus, ferry, 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 Front Street to Argyll Arms Hotel926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
6h 56m
£13–65
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Front Street to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
4h 35m
£91–215
Bus to Campbeltown, fly
1. Take the bus from Front Street to Wellpark Cottages
2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Islay (ILY)CAL - ILY
11h 38m
£153–309

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.5 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Inverary Castle, Scotland and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverary Castle to Isle of Islay. However, you can walk to Front Street, take the bus to Argyll Arms Hotel, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can walk to Front Street, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel.

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