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

The cheapest way to get from York to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £120 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs £160 - £410.

How far is it from York to Islay?

The distance between York and Islay is 332 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 10h 43m and costs £100 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from York to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 23+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 5 ways to get from York 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 York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
5h 30m
£166–402
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station 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
14h 4m
£45–111
Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
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 43m
£100–260
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
12h 53m
£129–352
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from York 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
10h 58m
£154–262

York to Islay by train and ferry

4Weekly Services

12h 53mAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 330.2 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from York to Islay. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan 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 train from York to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 43m.

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