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Island of Skye to Islay

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7 h 33 min
384 km.
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Island of Skye, Great Britain → Islay, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Island Of Skye to Islay

Composite routes from Island Of Skye to Islay

Cheapest
7 h 33 min
Car
384 km.
from $21
Other
12 h 3 min
Ferry, Train, Bus
176 km.
from $309.78
12 h 13 min
Bus, Ferry
177 km.
from $83.25
13 h 37 min
Ferry, train, bus via Crianlarich, Ferry, train, bus via Crianlarich
178 km.
from $94.26
8 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
178 km.
from $302
13 h 20 min
178 km.
from $102.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Road End to Birchbrae
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
Bus from Front Street to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Bus from Somerled Square to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from Ferry Road End to Anniesland
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.02–$88.60
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

West Coast Motors

Phone:
01586 552319
Email:
Website:
westcoastmotors.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Station
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Station
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:
+44 (0)1475 650 397
Email:
Website:
calmac.co.uk
Other from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaig
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.56–$4.94
Other from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$15.19–$16.46
Other from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.76–$12.02

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Islay
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$443.02

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Mallaig to Fort
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$35.44
Train from Mallaig to Crianlarich
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.97–$82.28

West Coast Railways

Phone:
+44 1524 732100
Email:
Website:
westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Mallaig to Fort
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.15–$587.54

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Island of Skye to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Island of Skye to Islay is to ferry and train and bus which costs $39.13 - $543.48 and takes 12h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Island of Skye to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Island of Skye to Islay is to bus and fly which takes 8h 19m and costs $152.17 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Island of Skye to Islay?

The distance between Island of Skye and Islay is 253 km.

How do I travel from Island of Skye to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Island of Skye to Islay without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 12h 3m and costs $39.13 - $543.48 .

How long does it take to get from Island of Skye to Islay?

It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Island of Skye to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 42+ hotels available in Islay. Prices start at $76.05 per night.
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