What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Port Askaig?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Port Askaig is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £160 and takes 11h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Port Askaig?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Port Askaig is to train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs £140 - £330.

How far is it from Preston to Port Askaig?

The distance between Preston and Port Askaig is 323 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Port Askaig without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Port Askaig without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 41m and costs £70 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Port Askaig?

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Preston to Port Askaig, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Askaig?

There are 52+ hotels available in Port Askaig.

Preston to Port Askaig - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Port Askaig by train, bus, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Preston 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
9h 41m
£74–194
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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
11h 7m
£40–156
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
6h 8m
£143–330
Bus, ferry via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to 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
11h 36m
£58–158

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£90Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Port Askaig.

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Distance: 321.5 mi
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Port Askaig, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Port Askaig. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Waterloo Lane, take the bus 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 Bus Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 11h 7m.

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