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

The cheapest way to get from Portree to Islay is to bus and ferry via Lochgilphead which costs £35 - £95 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portree to Islay is to bus and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs £110 - £240.

How far is it from Portree to Islay?

The distance between Portree and Islay is 214 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portree to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 4m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Portree to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Portree to Islay by bus, ferry, or plane

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

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station915
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Road918
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
11h 4m
£34–124
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
7h 50m
£113–237
Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station915
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Road918
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Street423 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
12h 30m
£35–94

Portree to Islay by bus and ferry

1Weekly Services

11h 4mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portree to Islay.

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Distance: 213.2 mi
Duration: 11h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Portree to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Station Road, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to An Aird One, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY).

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