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

The cheapest way to get from Harrogate to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harrogate to Islay is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs £170 - £420.

How far is it from Harrogate to Islay?

The distance between Harrogate and Islay is 352 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harrogate to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 38m and costs £100 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Harrogate to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 51+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Harrogate 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 York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
6h 25m
£171–419
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City 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
£42–106
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 38m
£105–277
Bus, ferry via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
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
15h 17m
£47–190

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Harrogate to Islay.

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Distance: 350.4 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Harrogate to Islay. However, you can take the train to York, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan 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 Harrogate to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via York, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 11h 38m.

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