What is the cheapest way to get from Douglas to Isle of Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Douglas to Isle of Islay is to car ferry and bus and ferry which costs £85 - £190 and takes 17h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Douglas to Isle of Islay?

The fastest way to get from Douglas to Isle of Islay is to fly which takes 9h 58m and costs £75 - £370.

How far is it from Douglas to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Douglas and Isle of Islay is 146 miles.

How do I travel from Douglas to Isle of Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Douglas to Isle of Islay without a car is to car ferry and bus and ferry which takes 17h 42m and costs £85 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Douglas to Isle of Islay?

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Douglas to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Douglas to Isle of Islay - 3 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, bus

There are 3 ways to get from Douglas to Isle of Islay by plane, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Islay (ILY)IOM - ILY
9h 58m
£77–363
Car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heysham
2. Take the bus from Underpass 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
17h 42m
£89–189
Car ferry, bus, ferry via Lancaster
1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heysham
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Station181
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
18h 10m
£93–204

Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Islay (ILY) flights

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£77Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Douglas to Isle of Islay.

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Distance: 144.8 mi
Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Douglas, Isle of Man and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

Loganair, British Airways, and easyJet fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Islay (ILY) 3 times a week.

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