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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Inner Hebrides by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry
    11h 16m
    £36–85

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Islay

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)planeBHX - ILY
    7h 50m
    £62–388

  3. Bus, ferry via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry
    11h 21m
    £37–70

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Roadbus978
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry
    11h 21m
    £54–121

  5. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Tiree

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)planeGLA - TRE
    5h 59m
    £93–247

  6. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Islay

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)planeGLA - ILY
    5h 39m
    £103–317

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Tiree

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Tiree (TRE)planeBHX - TRE
    6h 15m
    £77–448

Manchester to Inner Hebrides by bus and ferry

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Inner Hebrides. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Station Road, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 95 bus to Gruline Road. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY).

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