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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £28 - £90 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs £100 - £290.

How far is it from Carlisle to Islay?

The distance between Carlisle and Islay is 183 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 49m and costs £30 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Carlisle to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle 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 Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
3h 24m
£102–287
Bus, ferry #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 20m
£29–89
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 49m
£35–152
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 20m
£32–96

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Islay.

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Distance: 181.6 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Islay. However, you can 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 Carlisle to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 49m.

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