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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Man to Islay is to car ferry and bus and ferry which costs £85 - £300 and takes 16h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Man to Islay is to car ferry and train and fly which takes 9h 46m and costs £140 - £550.

How far is it from Isle of Man to Islay?

The distance between Isle of Man and Islay is 391 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Man to Islay without a car is to car ferry and bus and ferry which takes 16h 22m and costs £85 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Isle of Man to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 43+ hotels available in Islay.

Isle of Man to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Man to Islay by car ferry, train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, train, fly
best
1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
9h 46m
£146–530
Car ferry, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpool
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
16h 22m
£86–300
Car ferry, train, bus, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heysham
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Road978
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
17h 18m
£111–301

Isle of Man to Islay by car ferry, foot, bus, and ferry

2Weekly Services

16h 22mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 388.8 mi
Duration: 9h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Man to Islay. However, you can take the car ferry to Liverpool, walk to Moorfields, take the train to Liverpool Central, walk to Liverpool Lime Street, take the train to Wigan North Western, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Waterloo Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Liverpool, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 16h 22m.

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