What is the cheapest way to get from Tobermory to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Tobermory to Islay is to ferry which costs £16 - £120 and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tobermory to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Tobermory to Islay is to ferry which takes 7h 29m and costs £16 - £120.

Is there a direct ferry between Tobermory and Islay?

No, there is no direct ferry from Tobermory to Islay. However, there are services departing from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal and arriving at Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Oban Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Tobermory to Islay?

The distance between Tobermory and Islay is 86 miles.

How do I travel from Tobermory to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Tobermory to Islay without a car is to ferry which takes 7h 29m and costs £16 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Tobermory to Islay?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Tobermory to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 53+ hotels available in Islay.

Tobermory to Islay - 2 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Tobermory to Islay by ferry, bus, or plane

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm11
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
7h 29m
£16–111
Ferry, bus, fly
1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
7h 34m
£127–276

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85.3 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Ledaig Car Park to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 7h 29m.

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