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

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Isle of Islay is to bus and fly which costs £85 - £360 and takes 11h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Isle of Islay is to bus and train and fly which takes 9h 40m and costs £120 - £340.

How far is it from Ullapool to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Ullapool and Isle of Islay is 240 miles.

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

It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Ullapool to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Ullapool to Isle of Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Ullapool to Isle of Islay by ferry, plane, bus, 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.

Ferry to Stornoway Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Islay (ILY)SYY - ILY
13h 25m
£260–1,027
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Islay (ILY)INV - ILY
11h 19m
£88–355
Bus, train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
9h 40m
£120–335

Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Islay (ILY) flights

6Weekly Planes

9h 20mAverage Duration

£258Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ullapool to Isle of Islay.

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Distance: 238.2 mi
Duration: 13h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Ullapool to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, walk to Bus Station, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Stornoway Airport (SYY) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel.

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