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How to get fromIslay to Orkney Islandsby plane, ferry, train or bus

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ILY - KOI
    4h 3m
    £260–900
  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    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
    3. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 27m
    £78–254
  3. Ferry, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop Dbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Airport to Adelphibus bus E1
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 36m

Islay to Orkney Islands by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration19h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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