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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £23 - £75 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Islay is to fly which takes 2h and costs £80 - £190.

How far is it from Scotland to Islay?

The distance between Scotland and Islay is 81 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 10m and costs £23 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Scotland to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h
£80–190
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
7h 10m
£23–74
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
8h 21m
£31–126

Scotland to Islay by bus and ferry

6Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scotland to Islay.

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Distance: 80.7 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) 6 times a week.

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