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

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There are 6 ways to get from Islay to Manchester by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    4h 31m
    £111–329

  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 Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    10h 43m
    £38–115

  3. Ferry, bus, train via Preston

    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 Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    9h 52m
    £56–211

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ILY - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    10h 17m
    £49–259

  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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    10h 41m
    £52–196

  6. Ferry, bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    12h 15m
    £51–120

Islay to Manchester by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Manchester. 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 Preston, then take the train to Manchester Oxford Road. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Manchester Oxford Road via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Pavillion Theatre, Central Station, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 9h 52m.

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