Rome2Rio

How to get fromScottish Highlands to Islayby unknown, bus, ferry, or plane

Find Transport to Islay

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Scottish Highlands to Islay by unknown, bus, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Travel, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Inverlochyunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Inverlochy to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    6h 35m

  2. Travel, bus, ferry via Hotel car park

    1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Bus Stationunknown unknown
    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
    8h 13m

  3. Travel, ferry

    1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Tayvallichunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Tayvallich to Craighouseferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Feolin Jura Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Jur
    4h 31m

  4. Travel, bus, fly

    1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Bus Stationunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 40m

  5. Travel, bus, ferry via Bus Station

    1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Bus Stationunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 918
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    6h 36m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scottish Highlands to Islay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 103.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Scottish Highlands, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Scottish Highlands to Islay. However, you can travel to Inverlochy, 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 vehicle from Scottish Highlands to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Hotel car park, Tarbet Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 13m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides