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Mainland to Islay

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11 h 33 min
545 km.
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By car (545 km)
11 h 33 min
545 km.
from $29
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11 h 33 min
545 km.
from $7.11

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Stirling
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$27.85

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$54.43

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:
+44 (0)1475 650 397
Email:
Website:
calmac.co.uk
Other from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.13–$11.39

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Kirkwall to Islay
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$949.33

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$120.25

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Other from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.11–$51.90

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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