What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Manchester is to ferry and bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Manchester is to fly and train which takes 6h 6m and costs £170 - £370.

How far is it from Isle of Islay to Manchester?

The distance between Isle of Islay and Manchester is 311 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Islay to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Islay to Manchester without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h and costs £50 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Islay to Manchester?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Isle of Islay to Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3653+ hotels available in Manchester.

Isle of Islay to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 6m
£176–362
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
12h
£51–132
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ILY - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 36m
£210–387
Ferry, bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
13h 38m
£66–187

Isle of Islay to Manchester by bus and ferry

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13h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 309.6 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Manchester. 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 Lancaster, then take the train to Manchester Oxford Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Shudehill Interchange via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h.

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