How far is it from Scottish Highlands to Islay?

The distance between Scottish Highlands and Islay is 87 miles.

How do I travel from Scottish Highlands to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Scottish Highlands to Islay without a car is to travel and ferry which takes 4h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Scottish Highlands to Islay?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Scottish Highlands to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 50+ hotels available in Islay.

Scottish Highlands to Islay - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Scottish Highlands to Islay by unknown, ferry, bus, 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.

Travel, ferry
best
1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Oban Ferry Terminalunknown
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
4h 57m
Travel, bus, ferry via Hotel car park
1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Bus Stationunknown
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus 915
3. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 10m
Travel, bus, fly
1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Fort Williamunknown
2. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
4h 29m
Travel, bus, ferry
1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Fort William Bus Stationunknown
2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
6h 26m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 86.9 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Scottish Highlands, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Scottish Highlands to Islay. However, you can travel to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Scottish Highlands to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Hotel car park, Tarbet Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 10m.

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