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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cornwall to Isle of Islay by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    22h 12m
    £350–592

  2. Fly

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Islay (ILY)plane plane NQY - ILY
    22h 55m
    £80–357

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station 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
    28h 17m
    £123–413

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration22h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£350Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cornwall to Isle of Islay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 784.2 mi
  • Duration: 22h 12m

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

Loganair, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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