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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Isle of Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £29 - £120 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Isle of Islay is to train and fly which takes 7h 19m and costs £110 - £270.

How far is it from Inverness to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Inverness and Isle of Islay is 178 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Isle of Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 15m and costs £29 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Inverness to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 43+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Inverness to Isle of Islay - 2 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Inverness to Isle of 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 Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Station919
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Road918
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
11h 15m
£29–117
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
7h 19m
£111–261

Inverness to Isle of Islay by bus and ferry

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11h 15mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.3 mi
Duration: 11h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Station Road, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay 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 take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 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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