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

The cheapest way to get from Linlithgow to Islay is to train and bus and ferry which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h 5m.

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 38m 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 train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 5m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Linlithgow to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Linlithgow to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 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 Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 38m
£93–217
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Street
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
9h 5m
£36–92
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
9h 53m
£47–162
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus StationX37
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
10h 33m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 110.8 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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 Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 5m.

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