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

The cheapest way to get from Pitlochry to Islay is to bus and ferry via Glasgow which costs £28 - £90 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pitlochry to Islay is to train and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs £100 - £290.

How far is it from Pitlochry to Islay?

The distance between Pitlochry and Islay is 172 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pitlochry to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry via Glasgow which takes 10h 3m and costs £28 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Pitlochry to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Pitlochry 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 Pitlochry to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
4h 15m
£102–290
Bus, ferry via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pitlochry to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 3m
£29–85
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 40m
£45–175
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 15m
£29–85

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 171.1 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Pitlochry to Islay. However, you can take the train to Perth, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Dundas 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 Pitlochry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 3m.

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