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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 40 min
Car
559 km.
from $30
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

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
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:
enquiries@megabus.com
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:
info@citylink.co.uk
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:
bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
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:
enquiries@calmac.co.uk
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:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
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:
info@northlinkferries.co.uk
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 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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