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How to get fromChester to Isle of Islayby train, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Isle of Islay by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    15h 9m
    £115–273

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus X30
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    16h 51m
    £55–140

  3. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    11h 1m
    £198–376

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    7h 14m
    £180–358

Chester to Isle of Islay by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 422.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 9m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hotel via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 16h 51m.

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