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 £45 - £170 and takes 13h 52m.

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 £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 46m and costs £70 - £220.

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 23+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 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 21m
£135–349
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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 52m
£46–165
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 46m
£71–213
Bus, ferry via Meikle Earnock
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 19m
£60–166

Bolton to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

32Weekly Services

10h 46mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 291.4 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, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 46m.

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