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 which costs £50 - £150 and takes 16h 6m.

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 3h 35m and costs £270 - £900.

How far is it from Islay to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Islay and Orkney Islands is 355 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 16h 6m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Islay to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 228+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Islay to Orkney Islands - 5 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Orkney Islands by ferry, bus, 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.

Ferry, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Terminal Buildingbus
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
8h 48m
£195–462
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
16h 6m
£53–144
Ferry, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
10h 38m
£180–510
Fly from Islay
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ILY - KOI
3h 35m
£276–869
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
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 34m
£85–163

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

8Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

£162Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Orkney Islands.

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Distance: 352.8 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

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

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

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