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 - £120 and takes 12h 10m.

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 6h 5m and costs £110 - £350.

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 bus and ferry which takes 12h 10m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Liverpool to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 3 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 Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
6h 5m
£110–342
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
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 10m
£52–114
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
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
13h 24m
£57–277

Liverpool to Islay by bus and ferry

4Weekly Services

12h 10mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 306 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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 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 bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 12h 10m.

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