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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £95 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs £130 - £290.

How far is it from Penrith to Islay?

The distance between Penrith and Islay is 201 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 47m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Penrith to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 22+ hotels available in Islay.

Penrith to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Penrith 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 Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
3h 40m
£138–282
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 42m
£33–92
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
8h 47m
£65–145
Bus, ferry via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 55m
£45–125

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

1Weekly Services

8h 47mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Penrith to Islay.

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Distance: 199.4 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Penrith to Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Waterloo Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 47m.

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