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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Islay is to bus and ferry via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs £100 - £330.

How far is it from Manchester to Islay?

The distance between Manchester and Islay is 304 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 47m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Manchester to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Manchester to Islay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
5h 44m
£102–327
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
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 47m
£39–113
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
13h 4m
£53–257
Bus, ferry via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57
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 52m
£40–98
Bus, ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station181
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 52m
£51–124

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Islay.

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Distance: 301.9 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Islay. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Renfield Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 11h 47m.

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