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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Manchester is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Manchester is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs £100 - £290.

How far is it from Islay to Manchester?

The distance between Islay and Manchester is 303 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Manchester without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Lancaster which takes 10h 12m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Islay to Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3482+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Manchester 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)ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
4h 44m
£109–283
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
10h 49m
£38–110
Ferry, bus, train via Lancaster
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
10h 12m
£51–163
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
10h 43m
£53–190
Ferry, bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station590 / ...
12h 25m
£53–120

Islay to Manchester by ferry, bus, and train

24Weekly Services

10h 12mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Islay to Manchester.

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Distance: 301.3 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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 Lancaster, 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, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 10h 12m.

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