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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £130 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs £160 - £360.

How far is it from Liverpool to Islay?

The distance between Liverpool and Islay is 308 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 55m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Liverpool to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 23+ hotels available in Islay.

Liverpool to Islay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool 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 Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
5h 58m
£165–359
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 5m
£51–128
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 55m
£103–216
Train, bus, ferry via Wigan North Western
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 19m
£99–219
Train, bus, ferry via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Poulton-le-Fyldetrain
2. Take the bus from Booths to Bus Stationbus 42
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 51m
£77–191

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Islay.

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Distance: 306.2 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Islay. However, you can take the train to Wigan North Western, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Renfield 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 55m.

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