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 Hotel car park which costs £45 - £150 and takes 15h 23m.

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 25m and costs £280 - £950.

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 13h 39m and costs £40 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m 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?

Loganair offers flights from Stornoway Airport Airport to Islay Airport.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 51+ 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 25m
£280–950
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 Fort William Bus Station to Oban Bus Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
13h 39m
£41–166
Ferry, bus via Hotel car park
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 Hotel car parkbus 915
4. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Ferry Terminalbus 926
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
15h 23m
£48–146

Lewis with Harris to Islay by ferry, bus, and foot

2Weekly Services

13h 39mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lewis with Harris to Islay.

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

Loganair flies from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Islay (ILY) once daily.

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