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 via Hotel car park which costs £35 - £95 and takes 11h 55m.

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 8h 21m and costs £110 - £250.

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 11h 6m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Islay to Portree, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 447+ hotels available in Portree.

Islay to Portree - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

There are 3 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 Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Bus Stationbus 918
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
11h 6m
£35–123
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus
8h 21m
£118–245
Ferry, bus via Hotel car park
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Tarbet Hotelbus 926
3. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Bus Stationbus 915
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
11h 55m
£40–95

Islay to Portree by ferry and bus

2Weekly Services

11h 6mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Portree.

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Distance: 213.9 mi
Duration: 11h 6m

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 Glasgow Airport, take the bus to Fort William, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Somerled Square.

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