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 - £170 and takes 16h 24m.

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 30m and costs £110 - £340.

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 5m and costs £50 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Bolton to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

Bolton to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 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 Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
5h 30m
£110–334
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 975 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
16h 24m
£43–164
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
13h 5m
£51–259
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Bolton to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 975 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 5m
£64–204

Bolton to Islay by train, foot, and ferry

2Weekly Services

13h 5mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 291.2 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 13h 5m.

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