What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Barra to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Barra to Islay is to ferry which costs £25 - £220 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Barra to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Barra to Islay is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs £300 - £950.

Is there a direct ferry between Isle of Barra and Islay?

No, there is no direct ferry from Isle of Barra to Islay. However, there are services departing from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal and arriving at Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Oban Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Isle of Barra to Islay?

The distance between Isle of Barra and Islay is 143 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Barra to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Barra to Islay without a car is to ferry which takes 9h 40m and costs £25 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Barra to Islay?

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Isle of Barra to Islay, including transfers.

How long is the flight from Isle of Barra to Islay?

There is no direct flight from Barra Airport Airport to Islay Airport. The quickest flight takes 6h 30m and has one stopover.

Which airlines fly from Barra Airport Airport to Islay Airport?

Loganair offers flights from Barra Airport Airport to Islay Airport.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 53+ hotels available in Islay.

Isle of Barra to Islay - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Barra to Islay by ferry or plane

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm20 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 40m
£25–211
Fly
1. Fly from Barra Airport (BRR) to Islay (ILY)plane BRR - ILY
6h 30m
£300–950

Isle of Barra to Islay by ferry

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9h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142.1 mi
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Isle of Barra, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

You can take a ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Oban Ferry Terminal in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, Loganair flies from Barra Airport (BRR) to Islay (ILY) 6 times a week.

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