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

The cheapest way to get from Portree to Isle of Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £130 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portree to Isle of Islay is to bus and fly which takes 9h 30m and costs £100 - £240.

How far is it from Portree to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Portree and Isle of Islay is 222 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portree to Isle of Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 26m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from Portree to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Portree to Isle of Islay - 4 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Portree to Isle of 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 Birchbrae Lodges Road End915
2. Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End 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
12h 26m
£34–123
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
9h 30m
£109–240
Ferry to Benbecula, fly
1. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Islay (ILY)BEB - ILY
11h 36m
£311–1,158
Ferry, bus to Stornoway Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Tarbert
2. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Station
3. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Islay (ILY)SYY - ILY
15h 55m

Portree to Isle of Islay by bus and ferry

2Weekly Services

12h 26mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 221.2 mi
Duration: 12h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Portree to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the bus to Birchbrae Lodges Road End, take the bus to Station Road, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel.

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