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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Islay is to fly and bus and ferry which costs £350 - £950 and takes 34h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Islay is to fly which takes 28h 29m and costs £750 - £2,100.

How far is it from Melbourne to Islay?

The distance between Melbourne and Islay is 10685 miles.

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

It takes approximately 28h 29m to get from Melbourne to Islay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Islay?

Islay is 9h behind Melbourne. It is currently 8:31 AM in Melbourne and 11:31 PM in Islay.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 23+ hotels available in Islay.

Melbourne to Islay - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Islay by plane, bus, 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.

Fly to Islay
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Islay (ILY)plane MEL - ILY
28h 29m
£765–2,015
Fly to Campbeltown, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane MEL - CAL
2. Take the bus from Wellpark Cottages to Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
34h 36m
£358–938
Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MEL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
32h 9m
£537–1,887
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MEL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
35h 7m
£557–1,938
Fly to Newcastle, train, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MEL - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
36h 54m
£639–2,222
Fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane MEL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
36h 32m
£536–2,140

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

26h 50mAverage Duration

£769Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Islay.

Launch map view

Distance: 10,622.7 mi
Duration: 28h 29m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Islay, Scotland?

Emirates and Loganair fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.