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 Fishers Hotel which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 15m.

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 13m 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 which takes 10h 12m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Pitlochry to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ 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 Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
4h 13m
£109–287
Bus, ferry via Fishers Hotel
cheapest
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
£30–86
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
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 12m
£33–88
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling 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 33m
£52–162

Pitlochry to Islay by bus and ferry

24Weekly Services

10h 12mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pitlochry to Islay.

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Distance: 171.1 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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 Stirling, 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 Fishers Hotel to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 12m.

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