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

The cheapest way to get from Ulverston to Islay is to train and bus and ferry via Underpass which costs £45 - £130 and takes 12h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulverston to Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs £160 - £350.

How far is it from Ulverston to Islay?

The distance between Ulverston and Islay is 277 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ulverston to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 25m and costs £90 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Ulverston to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 51+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ulverston 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 Ulverston to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
5h 18m
£165–348
Train, bus, ferry via Underpass
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ulverston to Lancastertrain
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
12h 34m
£49–126
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Ulverston to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 25m
£92–201
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kiosk to Bus Stationbus X6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 54m
£65–163

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

1Weekly Services

10h 25mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ulverston to Islay.

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Distance: 275.3 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Ulverston to Islay. However, you can take the train to Lancaster, 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 Ulverston to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 25m.

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