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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to York is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to York is to fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs £120 - £350.

How far is it from Islay to York?

The distance between Islay and York is 332 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to York without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 52m and costs £65 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Islay to York, including transfers.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1827+ hotels available in York.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Islay to York 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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
4h 30m
£126–345
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 Leeds City Bus Station
13h 20m
£37–115
Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh
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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
9h 52m
£68–225
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
3. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
12h
£61–232
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 York
11h 14m
£63–155

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

24Weekly Services

9h 52mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 330.1 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to York. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to York. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to York via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 52m.

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