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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Carlisle is to ferry and bus via Carlisle which costs £30 - £90 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Carlisle is to fly and train which takes 2h 33m and costs £110 - £290.

How far is it from Islay to Carlisle?

The distance between Islay and Carlisle is 182 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Carlisle without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 8h and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Islay to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 433+ hotels available in Carlisle.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Carlisle by plane, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
2h 33m
£112–287
Ferry, bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus
9h 10m
£32–86
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
8h
£45–150
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
9h 5m
£41–115

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

17Weekly Services

8hAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Carlisle.

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Distance: 181.3 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Carlisle. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Carlisle via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Central in around 8h.

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