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 £35 - £120 and takes 13h 20m.

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 21m and costs £100 - £320.

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 ferry which takes 13h 3m and costs £50 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Bolton to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

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

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 Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
5h 21m
£102–314
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
13h 20m
£39–113
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
13h 3m
£53–254
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Bolton to Haymarket
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Road978
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
13h 26m
£81–244
Train, bus, ferry via Preston
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Road978
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
14h 18m
£54–280

Bolton to Islay by train, foot, and ferry

1Weekly Services

13h 3mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.3 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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 Renfield Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, 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, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 13h 3m.

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