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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Isle of Islay is to ferry and bus via Glasgow Airport (GLA) which costs £50 - £140 and takes 25h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Isle of Islay is to ferry and bus which takes 25h 30m and costs £45 - £150.

How far is it from Lerwick to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Lerwick and Isle of Islay is 380 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Isle of Islay without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 25h 30m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Lerwick to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Lerwick to Isle of Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Lerwick to Isle of Islay by bus, plane, ferry, 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.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Islay (ILY)LSI - ILY
6h 57m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
25h 30m
£49–142
Ferry, bus via Glasgow Airport (GLA)
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Terminal Building
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotel926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
25h 52m
£54–136
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
25h 55m
£72–203

Lerwick to Isle of Islay by ferry and bus

21Weekly Services

25h 30mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 378.1 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Hotel via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 25h 30m.

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