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How to get fromIsle of Islay to Liverpoolby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Liverpool by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    6h 30m
    £175–357
  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    14h 4m
    £59–150

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Liverpool. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wigan North Western, then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 14h 4m.

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