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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Scotland is to ferry and bus via Lochgilphead which costs £28 - £80 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Scotland is to fly which takes 59 min and costs £80 - £200.

How far is it from Islay to Scotland?

The distance between Islay and Scotland is 81 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Scotland without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 28m and costs £26 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Islay to Scotland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1387+ hotels available in Scotland.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Scotland by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
59 min
£80–200
Ferry, bus
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 bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 975 / ...
8h 28m
£27–110
Ferry, bus via Lochgilphead
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Station Roadbus 423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 975 / ...
10h 2m
£29–80
Ferry, train
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
8h 32m
£32–129

Islay to Scotland by ferry and bus

2Weekly Services

8h 28mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Scotland.

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Distance: 80.2 mi
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Scotland?

Loganair flies from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) twice daily.

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