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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Islay is to bus and ferry via Lochgilphead which costs £20 - £120 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs £130 - £340.

How far is it from Inverness to Islay?

The distance between Inverness and Islay is 166 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 48m and costs £18 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Inverness to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness 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 Inverness Union Street 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
8h 48m
£18–147
Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street 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
10h 32m
£20–119
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
13h 24m
£79–275
Train, fly
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
5h 57m
£131–335

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Inverness to Islay.

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Distance: 164.6 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness 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 Inverness Union Street to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Station Road, Lochnell Street, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 32m.

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