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 via Glasgow which costs £70 - £150 and takes 18h 54m.

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 8h 20m and costs £310 - £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 16h 46m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Kirkwall to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 50+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Kirkwall to Islay by plane, 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
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Islay (ILY)plane KOI - ILY
8h 20m
£312–1,103
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
16h 46m
£54–148
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
18h 54m
£71–142

Kirkwall to Islay by bus, ferry, and foot

2Weekly Services

16h 46mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest 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: 8h 20m

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

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

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