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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Islay is to bus and ferry via Bus Station which costs £28 - £90 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs £90 - £230.

How far is it from Perth to Islay?

The distance between Perth and Islay is 144 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Perth to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Perth to Islay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3h 20m
£93–222
Bus, ferry via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
9h 50m
£29–90
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationE3
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
9h 45m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 35m
£47–167
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
9h 47m
£36–97

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.4 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Perth to Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 45m.

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