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Carlisle to Islay

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7 h 2 min
375 km.
from $20
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Carlisle, Great Britain → Islay, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Carlisle to Islay

Cheapest
7 h 2 min
Car
375 km.
from $20
Other
3 h 24 min
Train, Plane
228 km.
from $304.37
9 h 31 min
Bus, Ferry
228 km.
from $87.55
8 h 57 min
Train, Bus, Ferry
228 km.
from $165.33
9 h 42 min
228 km.
from $61.13

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Carlisle Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:
+44 (0)1475 650 397
Email:
Website:
calmac.co.uk
Other from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.76–$12.02

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$164.55

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Carlisle Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$88.60

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Islay
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$443.02

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Islay is to bus and ferry via Carlisle Station which costs $52.17 - $70.65 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Carlisle to Islay?

The distance between Carlisle and Islay is 293 km.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 57m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Islay?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Carlisle to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 42+ hotels available in Islay. Prices start at $76.05 per night.
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