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 train which costs £75 - £260 and takes 19h 27m.

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 £260 - £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 train which takes 19h 27m and costs £75 - £260.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Islay to Orkney Islands by plane, ferry, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ILY - KOI
4h 3m
£260–900
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
19h 27m
£78–254
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop Dbus
4. Take the bus from Airport to Adelphibus E1
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
20h 36m

Islay to Orkney Islands by ferry, train, and foot

2Weekly Services

19h 27mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest 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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