Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Manchester

See all options

There are 6 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.

  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ILY - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 32m
    £310–400

  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
    11h 15m
    £43–105

  3. 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 Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    10h 8m
    £69–212

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    11h 52m
    £128–306

  5. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    4h 46m
    £168–358

  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 20m
    £63–170

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

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
See schedules

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 Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Manchester Piccadilly via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 10h 8m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Islay

Trips to Manchester

Popular routes