What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Inner Hebrides?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Inner Hebrides is to bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3 which costs £28 - £65 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Inner Hebrides?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Inner Hebrides is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs £100 - £320.

How far is it from Inverness to Inner Hebrides?

The distance between Inverness and Inner Hebrides is 261 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Inner Hebrides without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Inner Hebrides without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 26m and costs £21 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Inner Hebrides?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Inverness to Inner Hebrides, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inner Hebrides?

There are 408+ hotels available in Inner Hebrides.

Inverness to Inner Hebrides - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Inner Hebrides 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 to Islay
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
6h 11m
£108–317
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry
10h 26m
£22–96
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry
10h 43m
£48–131
Train, fly to Tiree
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)plane GLA - TRE
6h 26m
£98–237
Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry
10h 55m
£29–63

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Inner Hebrides.

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Distance: 259.5 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Inner Hebrides, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Inner Hebrides. However, you can take the train to Perth, 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 Inverness Union Street to Gruline Road via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Station Road, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 26m.

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