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 £440 - £900 and takes 35h 1m.

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 30h 54m and costs £750 - £2,500.

How far is it from Melbourne to Islay?

The distance between Melbourne and Islay is 10748 miles.

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

It takes approximately 35h 1m to get from Melbourne to Islay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Islay?

Islay is 11h behind Melbourne. It is currently 1:24 PM in Melbourne and 2:24 AM in Islay.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ 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 Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MEL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
35h 1m
£441–897
Fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)MEL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Road
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
40h 20m
£419–1,020
Fly to Islay
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Islay (ILY)MEL - ILY
30h 54m
£759–2,409
Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MEL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotel
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
34h 27m
£532–784
Fly to Campbeltown, ferry
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Campbeltown (CAL)MEL - CAL
2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastle
3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellen
34h 7m
£473–1,137
Fly to Newcastle, train, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle (NCL)MEL - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Anniesland
4. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotel
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
38h 32m
£563–989

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

21Weekly Planes

24h 11mAverage Duration

£381Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Islay.

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Distance: 10,686 mi
Duration: 35h 1m

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

Emirates and Loganair fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Islay (ILY) 3 times a week.

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