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

The cheapest way to get from Mainland to Islay is to ferry and bus via Glasgow which costs £75 - £160 and takes 18h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainland to Islay is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs £310 - £1,100.

How far is it from Mainland to Islay?

The distance between Mainland and Islay is 260 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mainland to Islay without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 15h 56m and costs £26 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Islay (ILY), including transfers and time at the airport.

How long is the flight from Mainland to Islay?

There is no direct flight from Kirkwall Airport to Islay Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 15m and has one stopover.

Which airlines fly from Kirkwall Airport to Islay Airport?

Loganair offers flights from Kirkwall Airport to Islay Airport.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ hotels available in Islay.

Mainland to Islay - 4 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Mainland 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
5h 15m
£310–1,100
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 Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
15h 56m
£27–209
Ferry, bus via Lochgilphead
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 bus from Station Road to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 23 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
17h 38m
£30–181
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
18h 40m
£76–153

Kirkwall (KOI) to Islay (ILY) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 50mAverage Duration

£314Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mainland to Islay.

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Distance: 258.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

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

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