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How to get fromManchester to Islayby train, bus, ferry or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Islay by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 51m
    £68–215

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 12m
    £42–107

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    12h 32m
    £96–302

  4. 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 40m
    £312–396

  5. 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 Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    12h 12m
    £63–169

  6. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    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 44m
    £141–362

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 11h 12m.

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