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

The cheapest way to get from Linlithgow to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £120 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linlithgow to Islay is to train and fly which takes 2h 46m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Linlithgow to Islay?

The distance between Linlithgow and Islay is 111 miles.

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

The best way to get from Linlithgow to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 47m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Linlithgow to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

Linlithgow to Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Linlithgow to Islay by 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.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 46m
£93–217
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd to Oban Station Rdbus
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 47m
£31–115
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 10m
£44–152

Linlithgow to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

2Weekly Services

9h 47mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 110.8 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Linlithgow, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Linlithgow to Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Linlithgow to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Stirling, Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd, Oban Station Rd, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 9h 47m.

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