What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Livingston?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Livingston is to ferry and bus which costs £26 - £80 and takes 9h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Livingston?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Livingston is to fly and train which takes 3h 38m and costs £90 - £210.

How far is it from Isle of Islay to Livingston?

The distance between Isle of Islay and Livingston is 118 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Islay to Livingston without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Islay to Livingston without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs £26 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Islay to Livingston?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Isle of Islay to Livingston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Livingston?

There are 2410+ hotels available in Livingston.

Isle of Islay to Livingston - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Livingston 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 Low Level to Livingston North
3h 38m
£94–208
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 Fastlink902
9h 11m
£27–76

Isle of Islay to Livingston by bus and ferry

24Weekly Services

9h 11mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Islay to Livingston.

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Distance: 117.8 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Isle of Islay, Scotland and Livingston, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Livingston. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, then take the train to Livingston North. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Fastlink via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 11m.

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