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How to get fromManchester to Inner HebridesBy train, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Inner Hebrides by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 37m
    £102–187
  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 54m
    £37–76
  3. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Islay (ILY)plane plane MAN - ILY
    8h 2m
    £54–247
  4. Bus, ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 54m
    £57–138
  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    9h 36m
    £312–515

Manchester to Inner Hebrides by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Inner Hebrides, Scotland?

Aer Lingus, Loganair, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Islay (ILY) 3 times a day.

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