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Kirkwall to Islay

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11 h 37 min
556 km.
from $30
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Five ways to Travel from Kirkwall to Islay

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Cheapest
By car (556 km)
11 h 37 min
556 km.
from $30
Other
Rideshare
11 h 37 min
556 km.
from $7.25
Ferry, bus via Aberdeen, Ferry, bus via Aberdeen
19 h 46 min
402 km.
from $115.20
Ferry, Train, Bus
19 h 37 min
400 km.
from $225.74
Ferry, Bus
19 h 40 min
400 km.
from $203.59

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:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Stirling
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

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 Anniesland Cross to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$55.69

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:
$10.76–$12.02

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:
$278.47–$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:
$58.23–$126.58

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$53.16
Other from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Islay is to ferry and bus via Aberdeen which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 19h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Islay is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $239.13 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Kirkwall to Islay?

The distance between Kirkwall and Islay is 422 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Islay without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 19h 37m and costs $108.70 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Kirkwall 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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