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How to get fromInverness to Islayby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Islay by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 25m
    £22–102

  2. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 7m
    £57–149

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 10m
    £90–231

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    6h 3m
    £168–357

Inverness to Islay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 11h 7m.

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