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How to get fromLoch Ness to Islayby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Loch Ness to Islay by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 27m
    £20–99

  2. Bus, ferry via Hotel car park

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 33m
    £29–90

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    6h 34m
    £113–236

Loch Ness to Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Loch Ness, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Loch Ness to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tourist Information to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Hotel car park, Tarbet Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 33m.

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