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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Orkney Islands is to ferry and bus which costs £90 - £180 and takes 19h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Orkney Islands is to ferry and bus which takes 19h 44m and costs £90 - £180.

How far is it from Isle of Islay to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Isle of Islay and Orkney Islands is 474 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Islay to Orkney Islands without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 19h 44m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 19h 44m to get from Isle of Islay to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 167+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Isle of Islay to Orkney Islands - 2 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Orkney Islands 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 Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 44m
£92–174
Fly
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Kirkwall (KOI)ILY - KOI
19h 58m
£260–950

Islay (ILY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

3Weekly Planes

17h 55mAverage Duration

£263Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Islay to Orkney Islands.

Launch map view

Distance: 471.2 mi
Duration: 19h 44m

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

Loganair flies from Islay (ILY) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a week.

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Bus operators

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