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 £35 - £95 and takes 10h 57m.

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 56m and costs £140 - £360.

How far is it from Islay to Inverness?

The distance between Islay and Inverness is 166 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 8h 11m and costs £22 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Islay to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 708+ hotels available in Inverness.

Islay to Inverness - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Islay to Inverness by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
8h 11m
£22–99
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 Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
10h 57m
£40–94
Fly, train
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 56m
£140–353

Islay to Inverness by ferry and bus

2Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Inverness.

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Distance: 164.7 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 10h 57m.

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