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11 h 44 min
511 km.
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Orkney Islands, Great Britain → Islay, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Orkney Islands to Islay

Composite routes from Orkney Islands to Islay

Cheapest
11 h 44 min
Car
511 km.
from $28
Other
19 h 42 min
Ferry, bus via Aberdeen, Ferry, bus via Aberdeen
404 km.
from $114.57
19 h 29 min
Ferry, Train, Bus
404 km.
from $225.43
19 h 31 min
Ferry, Bus
400 km.
from $202.07

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
$27.85–$39.24
+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
2h 58m
Twice daily
$31.64–$44.30
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
3h 49m
Once daily
$43.04–$55.69
01224591381
01224591381
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Caledonian MacBrayne
Website
2h 20m
5 times a week
$10.76–$12.02
+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
$278.47–$949.33
Train operators
Found: 1
ScotRail
Website
ScotRail
Website
2h 37m
Hourly
$58.23–$126.58
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
NorthLink Ferries
Website
NorthLink Ferries
Website
7h 15m
5 times a week
$30.38–$53.16
+44 845 600 0449
+44 845 600 0449
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Islay is to ferry and bus via Aberdeen which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 19h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Islay is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $239.13 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Islay?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Islay is 421 km.

How do I travel from Orkney Islands to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Islay without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 19h 29m and costs $108.70 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to Islay?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Orkney Islands to Islay, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Orkney Islands to Islay?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Islay is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $239.13 - $869.57 . There are no good options to train or bus between Orkney Islands to Islay.

Where can I stay near Islay?

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