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How to get fromStoke-on-Trent to Isle of Islayby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 37m
    £52–137

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Stirling

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 978
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    15h 15m
    £76–217

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    10h 13m
    £187–363

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    15h 44m
    £121–298

Stoke-on-Trent to Isle of Islay by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration15h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 37m

What companies run services between Stoke-on-Trent, England and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stoke-on-Trent to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the bus to Manchester, 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Hotel via Crewe, Stirling, Bus Station, Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 15h 15m.

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