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 12m and costs £95 - £300.

How far is it from Pitlochry to Islay?

The distance between Pitlochry and Islay is 173 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 9h 59m and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Pitlochry to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 43+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 5 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 Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
4h 12m
£100–298
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Buchanan Bus StationE8
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 59m
£30–94
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 39m
£43–173
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
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 TerminalCm9
11h 26m
£54–243
Bus, ferry via Fishers Hotel
1. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel 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
10h 15m
£30–89

Pitlochry to Islay by bus and ferry

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9h 59mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.5 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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 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 Fishers Hotel to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 59m.

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