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

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There are 2 ways to get from Motherwell to Isle of Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3h 50m
    £97–225

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 51m
    £25–86

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 102 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Motherwell to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to West Campbell Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Motherwell Library to Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 51m.

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