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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Isle of Islay is to train and bus and ferry which costs £40 - £120 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Isle of Islay is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs £100 - £250.

How far is it from Kendal to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Kendal and Isle of Islay is 243 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Isle of Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 27m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Kendal to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

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

There are 2 ways to get from Kendal to Isle of Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
6h
£108–249
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
12h 27m
£41–114

Kendal to Isle of Islay by train, foot, bus, and ferry

23Weekly Services

12h 27mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.6 mi
Duration: 6h

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

There is no direct connection from Kendal to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, 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, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kendal to Hotel via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 12h 27m.

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