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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Islay is to ferry and bus which costs £65 - £150 and takes 20h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Islay is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs £300 - £1,100.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Islay?

The distance between Kirkwall and Islay is 264 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Islay without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 20h 46m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Kirkwall to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

Kirkwall to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Kirkwall to Islay by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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 Kirkwall (KOI) to Islay (ILY)plane KOI - ILY
6h 25m
£300–1,100
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
20h 46m
£69–149
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
20h 57m
£87–210

Kirkwall (KOI) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

6h 35mAverage Duration

£299Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Islay.

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Distance: 262.1 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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