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474 km.
from $26
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Carnforth, Great Britain → Islay, Great Britain

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

Composite routes from Carnforth to Islay

Cheapest
8 h
Car
474 km.
from $26
Other
4 h 47 min
Train, Plane
286 km.
from $356.52
13 h 53 min
Train, bus, ferry via Carlisle, Train, bus, ferry via Carlisle
286 km.
from $85.46
10 h 21 min
Train, Bus, Ferry
285 km.
from $217.50
13 h 7 min
Bus, Ferry
285 km.
from $125.80

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

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 Lancaster to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$240.50

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Lancaster to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$54.43

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$113.92

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carnforth to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$32.91

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 Carnforth to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Islay is to train and bus and ferry via Carlisle which costs $70.65 - $97.83 and takes 13h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Islay is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $141.30 - $434.78 .

How far is it from Carnforth to Islay?

The distance between Carnforth and Islay is 413 km.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 21m and costs $81.52 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Carnforth 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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