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How to get fromLichfield to Islayby train, bus, ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwelltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 19m
    £134–331

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    15h 36m
    £63–154

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    8h 36m
    £177–341

  4. Bus, ferry via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    17h 3m
    £83–234

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 443.6 mi
  • Duration: 14h 19m

What companies run services between Lichfield, 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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