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 which costs £30 - £90 and takes 8h 56m.

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 24m and costs £110 - £270.

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 train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 29m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Perth to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 50+ hotels available in Islay.

Perth to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 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 Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
3h 24m
£115–263
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 56m
£33–89
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 29m
£49–121

Perth to Islay by train, foot, bus, and ferry

1Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 143.4 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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 train from Perth to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 29m.

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