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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £110 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Islay is to fly which takes 8h 57m and costs £40 - £270.

How far is it from Birmingham to Islay?

The distance between Birmingham and Islay is 430 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 14h 35m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 14h 35m to get from Birmingham to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

Birmingham to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Islay by bus, ferry, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 35m
£37–129
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Roadbus 978
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 41m
£93–368
Fly
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane BHX - ILY
8h 57m
£42–270
Bus, ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57bus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 35m
£44–104

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY) flights

26Weekly Planes

9h 56mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 427.3 mi
Duration: 14h 35m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Islay, Scotland?

easyJet, Loganair, and three other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY) 4 times a day.

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