What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Barra to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Barra to Islay is to ferry and bus which costs £28 - £190 and takes 11h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Barra to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Barra to Islay is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs £140 - £550.

Is there a direct ferry between Isle of Barra and Islay?

No, there is no direct ferry from Isle of Barra to Islay. However, there are services departing from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal and arriving at Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Oban Ferry Terminal and Colonsay Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Isle of Barra to Islay?

The distance between Isle of Barra and Islay is 104 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Barra to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Barra to Islay without a car is to ferry which takes 10h and costs £26 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Barra to Islay?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to fly from Barra Airport (BRR) to Islay (ILY), including transfers and time at the airport.

How long is the flight from Isle of Barra to Islay?

There is no direct flight from Barra Airport Airport to Islay Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 5m and has one stopover.

Which airlines fly from Barra Airport Airport to Islay Airport?

Loganair offers flights from Barra Airport Airport to Islay Airport.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Isle of Barra to Islay - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Barra to Islay by plane, ferry, or bus

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 Barra Airport (BRR) to Islay (ILY)BRR - ILY
3h 5m
£140–550
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h
£26–216
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Street423 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
11h 41m
£28–187

Barra Airport (BRR) to Islay (ILY) flights

10Weekly Planes

4h 27mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Barra to Islay.

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Distance: 103.6 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Isle of Barra, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Barra Airport (BRR) to Islay (ILY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Oban Ferry Terminal and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 10h.

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