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How to get fromIslay to Invernessby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    8h 21m
    £22–99

  2. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    10h 26m
    £56–147

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Crossbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    11h 11m
    £88–231

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    5h 52m
    £167–357

Islay to Inverness by ferry and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Inverness. However, you can take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Oban Bus Station, then take the bus to Inverness Union Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3 via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 26m.

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