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

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There are 6 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 5m
    £166–350

  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 Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    13h 31m
    £51–125

  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 46m
    £100–216

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    3. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    12h 47m
    £129–308

  5. 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
    11h 8m
    £100–216

  6. 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 Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Chads Churchbus bus 42
    5. Take the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    14h 49m
    £77–188

Islay to Liverpool by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration10h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 line 500 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 46m.

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