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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Inverness is to ferry and bus via Bus Station Stance 3 which costs £29 - £90 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Inverness is to fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs £95 - £260.

How far is it from Islay to Inverness?

The distance between Islay and Inverness is 261 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Inverness without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Islay to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1214+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Inverness by plane, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5h 52m
£96–253
Ferry, bus via Bus Station Stance 3
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
10h 35m
£30–89
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
9h 56m
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
10h 40m
£53–150
Ferry, bus, train via Perth
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
11h 14m
£38–133

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

6Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Inverness.

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Distance: 259.2 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Inverness. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Perth, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Union Street via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 56m.

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