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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £130 and takes 17h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs £150 - £600.

How far is it from Coventry to Islay?

The distance between Coventry and Islay is 301 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Islay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 38m and costs £60 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Coventry to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Coventry to Islay - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Coventry to Islay by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

Fly from Birmingham Airport
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)BHX - ILY
6h 57m
£253–357
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
17h 41m
£42–123
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Coventry to Wigan North Western
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
14h 38m
£62–314
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Coventry to Haymarket
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Road978
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
14h 57m
£62–290
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Coventry to London Euston
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)LHR - ILY
5h 56m
£158–572
Bus, ferry via B'ham Airport Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station180
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
20h 27m
£50–128

Coventry to Islay by train, foot, and ferry

2Weekly Services

14h 38mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 299.7 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

easyJet, Loganair, and three other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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