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How to get fromIslay to Liverpoolby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Liverpool by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    5h 10m
    £165–343

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 802
    11h 25m
    £61–147

  3. Ferry, bus, train via Wigan North Western

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Crossbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    10h 35m
    £91–207

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    10h 57m
    £93–200

  5. Ferry, bus, train via Lancaster

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus bus
    4. Take the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    14h 1m
    £64–149

Islay to Liverpool by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Liverpool. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wigan North Western, then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Liverpool Lime Street via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Anniesland Cross, Anniesland, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Wigan North Western in around 10h 35m.

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