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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs £130 - £350.

How far is it from Bolton to Islay?

The distance between Bolton and Islay is 293 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 35m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Bolton to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 50+ hotels available in Islay.

Bolton to Islay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
5h 23m
£137–344
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
13h 25m
£42–110
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 35m
£64–207
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
12h 16m
£92–294
Bus, ferry via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 4m
£60–166

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.2 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Bolton to Islay. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Waterloo Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Bolton to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Preston, Glasgow Central, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 35m.

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