What is the cheapest way to get from Islay to Portree?

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Portree is to ferry and bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Islay to Portree?

The fastest way to get from Islay to Portree is to fly and bus which takes 7h 54m and costs £110 - £230.

How far is it from Islay to Portree?

The distance between Islay and Portree is 215 miles.

How do I travel from Islay to Portree without a car?

The best way to get from Islay to Portree without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 51m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Islay to Portree, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 414+ hotels available in Portree.

Islay to Portree - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Portree 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
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Bus Station918
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square915
10h 51m
£35–123
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ILY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
7h 54m
£110–230
Ferry, bus via Corran Ferry Junction
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Corran Ferry Junction918
4. Take the bus from Corran Ferry Junction to Somerled Square915
11h 8m
£35–123
Ferry, bus #2
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Cross926
3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Co-Op915
13h 12m
£47–104

Islay to Portree by ferry and bus

2Weekly Services

10h 51mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Portree.

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Distance: 213.8 mi
Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Portree, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Islay to Portree. However, you can take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Station Road, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the bus to Somerled Square. Alternatively, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, then take the bus to Somerled Square.

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