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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mainland to Islay

Composite routes from Mainland to Islay

Cheapest
11 h 53 min
Car
500 km.
from $27

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
FlixBus
Website
Megabus UK
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
Caledonian MacBrayne
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h 55m
Every 2 hours
$26.58–$37.97
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Megabus UK
Website
3h 40m
Every 3 hours
$21.52–$30.38
[email protected]
Contact via email
Scottish Citylink
Website
3h 16m
3 times a day
$31.64–$44.30
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
3h 49m
Once daily
$41.77–$54.43
01224591381
01224591381
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Caledonian MacBrayne
Website
2h 20m
5 times a week
$10.13–$11.39
+44 (0)1475 650 397
+44 (0)1475 650 397
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Loganair
Website
Loganair
Website
6h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$253.16–$949.33
Train operators
Found: 1
ScotRail
Website
ScotRail
Website
2h 37m
Hourly
$55.69–$120.25
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
NorthLink Ferries
Website
NorthLink Ferries
Website
1h 30m
3 times a day
$18.99–$27.85
+44 845 600 0449
+44 845 600 0449
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mainland to Islay is to ferry and bus via Aberdeen which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 18h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainland to Islay is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $217.39 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct flight between Mainland and Islay?

There are no direct flights between Mainland and Islay. The fastest has 1 change and takes 4h 40m and costs $217.39 - $815.22 .

How far is it from Mainland to Islay?

The distance between Mainland and Islay is 415 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainland to Islay without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 18h 9m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Islay (ILY), including transfers and time at the airport.

How long is the flight from Mainland to Islay?

There is no direct flight from Kirkwall Airport to Islay Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 40m and has one stopover.

Which airlines fly from Kirkwall Airport to Islay Airport?

Loganair offers flights from Kirkwall Airport to Islay Airport.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 42+ hotels available in Islay. Prices start at $73.58 per night.
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