What is the cheapest way to get from Lewis with Harris to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Lewis with Harris to Islay is to ferry and bus via Lochgilphead which costs £40 - £150 and takes 16h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lewis with Harris to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Lewis with Harris to Islay is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs £270 - £900.

How far is it from Lewis with Harris to Islay?

The distance between Lewis with Harris and Islay is 176 miles.

How do I travel from Lewis with Harris to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Lewis with Harris to Islay without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 14h 24m and costs £40 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Lewis with Harris to Islay?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Islay (ILY), including transfers and time at the airport.

How long is the flight from Lewis with Harris to Islay?

There is no direct flight from Stornoway Airport Airport to Islay Airport. The quickest flight takes 7h 25m and has one stopover.

Which airlines fly from Stornoway Airport Airport to Islay Airport?

Hebridean Air Services, Direct Flight and Loganair offer flights from Stornoway Airport Airport to Islay Airport.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 34+ hotels available in Islay.

Lewis with Harris to Islay - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Lewis with Harris 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 Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Islay (ILY)plane SYY - ILY
7h 15m
£270–900
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus 918
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 24m
£42–172
Ferry, bus via Lochgilphead
1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus 918
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Streetbus 423 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
16h 13m
£43–143

Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Islay (ILY) flights

16Weekly Planes

8h 48mAverage Duration

£272Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Lewis with Harris, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

Loganair, Direct Flight, and Hebridean Air Services fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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