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How to get fromIsle of Islay to Invernessby ferry, bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Inverness by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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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
    9h 39m
    £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
    11h 39m
    £56–147

  3. Fly Islay to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane ILY - INV
    11h 3m
    £249–760

  4. Fly Islay to Glasgow Airport, 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
    7h 20m
    £160–357

  5. Fly Colonsay to Oban Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Colonsay (CSA) to Oban Airport (OBN)plane plane CSA - OBN
    2. Take the bus from Oban Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    8h 11m
    £39–236

Isle of Islay to Inverness by bus and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

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

Loganair flies from Islay (ILY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 5 times a week.

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