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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmartin to Islay is to bus and ferry via Tarbert which costs £11 - £65 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmartin to Islay is to bus and ferry via Tarbert which takes 4h 48m and costs £11 - £65.

How far is it from Kilmartin to Islay?

The distance between Kilmartin and Islay is 40 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmartin to Islay without a car is to ferry and line 456 bus which takes 3h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Kilmartin to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 51+ hotels available in Islay.

Kilmartin to Islay - 5 ways to travel via ferry, line 456 bus, and line 425 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Kilmartin to Islay 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, line 456 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Tayvallich to Craighouseferry
2. Take the bus from Jura Distillery to Ferry Terminalbus 456
3. Take the ferry from Feolin Jura Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Jur
3h 19m
Bus, ferry via Tarbert
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Ferry Terminalbus 926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
4h 48m
£11–62
Line 425 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Kirk Cottagebus 425
2. Take the ferry from Tayvallich to Craighouseferry
3. Take the ferry from Feolin Jura Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Jur
5h 42m
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
5h 15m
£105–232
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kilmartin Hotel to Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
6h 5m
£15–92

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£90Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilmartin to Islay.

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Distance: 40.2 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Kilmartin, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kilmartin to Islay. However, you can take the taxi to Tayvallich, take the ferry to Craighouse, walk to Jura Distillery, take the line 456 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Feolin Jura Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Lochnell Street, Kirk Cottage, Tayvallich, Craighouse, Jura Distillery, Ferry Terminal, and Feolin Jura Ferry Terminal in around 5h 42m.

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