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 £45 - £120 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Birmingham is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs £280 - £340.

How far is it from Islay to Birmingham?

The distance between Islay and Birmingham is 299 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 44m and costs £120 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Islay to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3294+ hotels available in Birmingham.

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

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ILY - BHX
3h 23m
£281–336
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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
13h 20m
£50–120
Ferry, bus, train
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 44m
£123–280
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
13h 39m
£152–331
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
£125–245
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
£78–210

Islay to Birmingham by ferry, bus, foot, and train

17Weekly Services

11h 44mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Islay to Birmingham.

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Distance: 297.1 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

Loganair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 3 times a day.

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