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

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

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  1. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    7h 29m
    £184–365

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 23m
    £53–137

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bolton 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 7m
    £105–262

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    12h 5m
    £205–400

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

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 322.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Rochdale to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Wigan Wallgate, walk to Wigan North Western, 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 train from Rochdale to Hotel via Manchester Victoria, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 13h 23m.

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