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

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There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield 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 Shudehill Interchange 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 37m
    £57–151

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
    15h 30m
    £114–283

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    10h 31m
    £196–375

  4. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    7h 33m
    £175–371

Macclesfield to Isle of Islay by train, tram, bus, and ferry

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 368.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, take the vehicle to Shudehill, walk to Shudehill Interchange, 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 a train from Macclesfield to Hotel via Manchester Piccadilly, Haymarket, Haymarket, Oban Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 15h 30m.

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