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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Liverpool is to ferry and bus and train via Lancaster which costs £60 - £140 and takes 13h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Liverpool is to fly and train which takes 5h 8m and costs £160 - £360.

How far is it from Islay to Liverpool?

The distance between Islay and Liverpool is 307 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Liverpool without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 34m and costs £95 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Islay to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 1992+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Islay to Liverpool - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Liverpool 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 Wigan North Westerntrain
5h 8m
£167–351
Ferry, bus, train via Lancaster
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
4. Take the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
13h 57m
£62–140
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 Wigan North Westerntrain
10h 34m
£100–214
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
12h 14m
£127–300
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 Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
14h 33m
£66–196

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

17Weekly Services

10h 34mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Islay to Liverpool.

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Distance: 305.7 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, and Wigan North Western in around 10h 34m.

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