How to travel from Ullapool to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Ullapool and Islay is around 375km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ullapool to Islay by bus, ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Ullapool if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal then fly from Stornoway (SYY) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£515($610)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£43($51)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Islay by bus, ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £515 ($610).
The distance between Ullapool and Islay is around 375km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)
It takes around 9h 10m to get from Ullapool and Islay by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Islay is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £515 ($610).
The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Islay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal then fly from Stornoway (SYY) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ullapool and Islay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal then fly from Stornoway (SYY) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ullapool to Islay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal then fly from Stornoway (SYY) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Islay is Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Islay. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ullapool to Islay. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 9h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £515($610) | twice daily | 502km (312 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 30m | £225($265) | twice daily | 522km (324 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 10m | £43($51) | twice a week | 375km (233 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, ferry | 10h 25m | £59($70) | twice daily | 586km (364 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ullapool and Islay
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
West Coast Motors
Airlines
Loganair
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Islay
The following major airports near Islay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Islay
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Islay
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Islay