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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Perth is to ferry and bus which costs £29 - £80 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Perth is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Isle of Islay to Perth?

The distance between Isle of Islay and Perth is 152 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Islay to Perth without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 9h 7m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Isle of Islay to Perth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 507+ hotels available in Perth.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Perth by plane, train, 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, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3h 54m
£94–213
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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 South StreetM9
9h 24m
£30–80
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Cross926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
9h 7m
£38–96

Isle of Islay to Perth by bus, ferry, and train

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Distance: 151 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Perth. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Perth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Perth via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Anniesland Cross, Anniesland, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 7m.

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