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How to get fromPortree to Islayby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Portree to Islay by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Spean Crescentbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 35m
    £33–127

  2. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    8h 12m
    £147–291

  3. Bus, ferry via Birchbrae Lodges Road End

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Birchbrae Lodges Road Endbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 43m
    £34–131

  4. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Hotel car parkbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 30m
    £51–137

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 213.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 35m

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 Spean Crescent, take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY).

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