Do you cover airport transfers from Bowmore (Islay)?

Yes — pre-booked transfers from Bowmore (Islay) to Islay Airport (ILY) take approximately 10 min (about 5 miles). We also cover Edinburgh, Prestwick, Manchester and further afield.

How many passengers can travel from Bowmore (Islay)?

Local hires within Bowmore (Islay) use Argyll & Bute Council licensed taxis for up to 6 passengers. Pre-booked distance and 8-seater hires are covered by Argyll & Bute Council licensed private hire vehicles.

How are fares calculated in Bowmore (Islay)?

Fares from Bowmore (Islay) use the Argyll & Bute Council taxi tariff as the base rate. Pre-booking incurs a £0.40 booking fee. Airport meet & greet is £25 and airport pickups include a £10 airport fee. All quotes are fixed at time of booking.

Can you time pickups to the Port Ellen / Port Askaig (CalMac)?

Yes — we time pre-booked pickups to Port Ellen / Port Askaig (CalMac). Kennacraig mainland link.

How do I book a taxi in Bowmore (Islay)?

Call 01436 593614, book online at /book, or use the WhatsApp button on this site. Pre-booking is required for distance, 8-seater and airport transfers from Bowmore (Islay).

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Bowmore (Islay) taxis & pre-booked private hire

Argyll & Bute pre-booked private hire on Islay — whisky distillery tours, Islay Airport (ILY) transfers and Feis Ile support.

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Nearest airport

Islay Airport (ILY)

~5 miles · 10 min

Nearest ferry

Port Ellen / Port Askaig (CalMac)

Kennacraig mainland link

Local landmarks & frequent pickups

Bowmore Distillery
Round Church
Islay Airport (ILY)

Other Argyll & Bute areas

Port Ellen (Islay)Port Askaig (Islay)All areas →

Bowmore (Islay) fare estimates

Indicative pre-booked fares based on the Argyll & Bute Council tariff (v2025-04-22), including the £0.40 pre-booking fee. Every journey is quoted as a fixed fare at time of booking.

Journey type	Saloon (1–4)	8-seater (5–8)
Local hires Within town · approx 3 miles	from £11	from £12
Short transfer Nearby towns & villages · approx 15 miles	from £41	from £48
Regional transfer Cross-region journeys · approx 40 miles	from £103	from £121

Prices shown are typical fares for the distance band and exclude any meet-and-greet extras. For an exact fixed quote from your postcode, use the fare estimator or call 01436 593614.

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