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

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There are 5 ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 Bus Station Stand 11 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 55m
    £48–127

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    15h 11m
    £98–263

  3. Train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Islay (ILY)plane plane NCL - ILY
    10h 58m
    £75–297

  4. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Glasgowbus 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 55m
    £48–127

  5. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Darlington 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 16m
    £167–395

Middlesbrough to Isle of Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Middlesbrough 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 a train from Middlesbrough to Hotel via Newcastle, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 15h 11m.

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