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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Barra to Isle of Islay is to ferry which costs £26 - £220 and takes 11h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Barra to Isle of Islay is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs £320 - £1,200.

How far is it from Isle of Barra to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Isle of Barra and Isle of Islay is 113 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Barra to Isle of Islay without a car is to ferry which takes 11h 18m and costs £26 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Isle of Barra to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Isle of Barra to Isle of Islay - 2 ways to travel via plane, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Barra to Isle of Islay by plane or ferry

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
4h 11m
£320–1,200
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
11h 18m
£26–216

Isle of Barra to Isle of Islay by ferry and bus

2Weekly Services

11h 18mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.9 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Isle of Barra, Scotland and Isle of 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 Hotel via Oban Ferry Terminal, Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 11h 18m.

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