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 via Halston Hotel which costs £30 - £90 and takes 9h 36m.

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 15m and costs £90 - £270.

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 18m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Carlisle to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 5 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 Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3h 15m
£91–267
Bus, ferry via Halston Hotel
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel 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
9h 36m
£30–89
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
9h 18m
£35–155
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Carlisle Parkhouse Rd to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57
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
9h 26m
£34–91
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle 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
10h 58m
£42–207

Carlisle to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

11Weekly Services

9h 18mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.8 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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 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 Carlisle to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 18m.

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