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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 bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 32m
    £36–86
  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Islay

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    10h 35m
    £53–352
  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Roadbus bus 978
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h
    £51–121
  4. Bus, ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 37m
    £48–96
  5. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Islay

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    5h 41m
    £101–327
  6. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Tiree

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)plane plane GLA - TRE
    6h 1m
    £91–247
  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Tiree

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Tiree (TRE)plane plane BHX - TRE
    6h 5m
    £58–372

Manchester to Inner Hebrides by bus and ferry

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration10h 32mAverage 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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