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 Glasgow which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 30m.

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 53m 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 10h 27m and costs £29 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Islay to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1240+ 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)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
5h 53m
£98–255
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
10h 27m
£30–98
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
10h 40m
£53–150
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
10h 30m
£31–87
Ferry, bus, train via Perth
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
11h 16m
£38–133

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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40 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Islay to Inverness.

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Distance: 259 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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 Renfield 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 Bus Station Stance 3 via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 27m.

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