Rome2Rio

How to get fromIslay to Invernessby ferry, bus, train, or plane

Find Transport to Inverness

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Inverness by ferry, bus, 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.

  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    8h 21m
    £22–99

  2. Ferry, bus via Hotel car park

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Tarbet Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    10h 45m
    £33–84

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    3. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    5. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    13h 17m
    £107–309

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    5h 54m
    £149–356

Islay to Inverness by ferry and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Inverness. However, you can take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Oban Bus Station, then take the bus to Inverness Union Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Street via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Hotel car park, and Fort William Bus Station in around 10h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Islay

Trips to Inverness

Popular routes