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

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby 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
    16h 47m
    £202–373

  2. Bus, ferry via Oban

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 978
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    19h 16m
    £66–263

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    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
    18h 40m
    £88–243

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    10h 25m
    £202–370

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration16h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Loughborough to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Derby, 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 Baxter Gate to Hotel via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 18h 40m.

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