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

The cheapest way to get from Lockerbie to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £95 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lockerbie to Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 8m and costs £100 - £250.

How far is it from Lockerbie to Islay?

The distance between Lockerbie and Islay is 157 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lockerbie to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 23m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Lockerbie to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lockerbie 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 Lockerbie to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3h 8m
£100–241
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lockerbie 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
9h 23m
£33–106
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lockerbie 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
10h 32m
£47–176
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Buchanan Bus StationX74
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
11h 20m
£34–91

Lockerbie to Islay by train, foot, bus, and ferry

14Weekly Services

9h 23mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155.9 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Lockerbie to Islay. However, you can 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 train from Lockerbie to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 23m.

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