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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Birmingham is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £130 and takes 12h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Birmingham is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs £55 - £330.

How far is it from Islay to Birmingham?

The distance between Islay and Birmingham is 427 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Birmingham without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 11h 42m and costs £55 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Islay to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3303+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Islay to Birmingham - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Islay to Birmingham by ferry, bus, 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.

Ferry, bus, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
11h 42m
£58–250
Fly Islay to Birmingham Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ILY - BHX
7h 58m
£34–206
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
12h 46m
£36–125
Fly Islay to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ILY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
7h 46m
£51–281
Ferry, bus, train via Warrington
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
12h 1m
£115–330
Ferry, bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
14h 40m
£39–115
Ferry, bus, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Village Hallbus
3. Take the bus from Village Hall to Terminal Buildingbus
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
9h 31m
£48–158
Fly Islay to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ILY - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 10m
£56–328

Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

5Weekly Planes

8h 20mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Birmingham.

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Distance: 424.2 mi
Duration: 11h 42m

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

Loganair and easyJet fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) once daily.

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