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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Islay is to train and bus and ferry via Carlisle which costs £45 - £110 and takes 14h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Islay is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs £110 - £320.

How far is it from Carnforth to Islay?

The distance between Carnforth and Islay is 258 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 57m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Carnforth to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Carnforth 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 Lancaster to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
4h 42m
£114–311
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Central
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
10h 57m
£47–176
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lancaster 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
12h 6m
£55–246
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Station181
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 10m
£48–121
Train, bus, ferry via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Carlisle
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
14h 27m
£47–108

Carnforth to Islay by train, foot, bus, and ferry

14Weekly Services

10h 57mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.5 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Carnforth to Islay. However, you can take the train to Lancaster, 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 Carnforth to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 57m.

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