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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    13h 15m
    £50–131

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    11h 9m
    £235–414

  3. Bus, ferry via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 40m
    £57–208

  4. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    7h 32m
    £185–429

Leeds to Isle of Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 344.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig 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 the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel.

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