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10 h 52 min
512 km.
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Stornoway, Great Britain → Islay, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Stornoway to Islay

Cheapest
10 h 52 min
Car
512 km.
from $28
Other
9 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
267 km.
from $332.63
16 h 50 min
Ferry, Bus
265 km.
from $151.41
16 h 57 min
Bus, Train
267 km.
from $173.76
15 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
267 km.
from $342.28
10 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
267 km.
from $382.18
18 h 3 min
Bus, Ferry
265 km.
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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

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
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Terminal Building to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$27.85
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Bus from Uig Pier to Birchbrae
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$60.76

D + E Coaches

Phone:
01463 222 444
Email:
Website:
decoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily

West Coast Motors

Phone:
01586 552319
Email:
Website:
westcoastmotors.co.uk/
Bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Station
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

Lochs Motor Transport

Phone:
01851 860288
Email:
Website:
lochsmotortransport.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Car
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day

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
Other from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.56–$15.82
Other from Tarbert Ferry Terminal to Uig
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.37–$10.13
Other from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$15.19–$16.46

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Stornoway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$886.04
Plane from Stornoway Airport to Campbeltown
Ave. Duration:
12h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.02–$202.52
Plane from Stornoway Airport to Islay
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18
Plane from Stornoway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$696.18

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89

Other operators

Kintyre Express

Phone:
+44 1586 555895
Email:
Website:
kintyreexpress.com/
Other from Campbeltown to Ballycastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$118.10
Other from Ballycastle to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$118.10

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Stornoway to Islay is to ferry and bus which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stornoway to Islay is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Stornoway to Islay?

The distance between Stornoway and Islay is 505 km.

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

The best way to get from Stornoway to Islay without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 16h 50m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Stornoway 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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