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313 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Islay to Inverness

Composite routes from Islay to Inverness

Cheapest
6 h 43 min
Car
313 km.
from $17
Other
6 h 3 min
Plane
222 km.
from $318.07
11 h
Ferry
222 km.
from $65.58
10 h 54 min
Ferry, bus via Glasgow, Ferry, bus via Glasgow
222 km.
from $69.20
11 h 7 min
Bus, Train
221 km.
from $128.97
11 h 43 min
Bus, Train
221 km.
from $126.79

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Bus from Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

West Coast Motors

Phone:
01586 552319
Email:
Website:
westcoastmotors.co.uk/
Bus from Station Road to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:
+44 (0)1475 650 397
Email:
Website:
calmac.co.uk
Other from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.13–$11.39
Other from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$14.56–$15.82

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Islay to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$417.71

Train operators

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$53.16
Train from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$40.50–$88.60
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Inverness is to ferry and bus which costs $39.13 - $53.26 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Inverness is to fly and train which takes 6h 3m and costs $152.17 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Islay to Inverness?

The distance between Islay and Inverness is 417 km.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Inverness without a car is to ferry and bus via Glasgow which takes 10h 54m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Islay to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Inverness. Prices start at $26.98 per night.
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