What is the cheapest way to get from Islay to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Orkney Islands is to ferry and bus via Inverness which costs £75 - £170 and takes 18h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Islay to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Islay to Orkney Islands is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs £250 - £900.

How far is it from Islay to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Islay and Orkney Islands is 264 miles.

How do I travel from Islay to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Islay to Orkney Islands without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 18h 41m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Islay to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Islay to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 169+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Islay to Orkney Islands - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Orkney Islands by plane, ferry, bus, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ILY - KOI
4h 3m
£250–900
Ferry, bus via Inverness
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
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
5. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
18h 56m
£76–170
Ferry, bus
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 Union Streetbus E8
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminalbus E6
5. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
18h 41m
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
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
5. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
19h 9m
£92–215

Islay (ILY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

3h 10mAverage Duration

£255Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Orkney Islands.

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Distance: 262.2 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Islay (ILY) to Kirkwall (KOI) 6 times a week.

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