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

The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £150 and takes 18h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Norwich to Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs £210 - £600.

How far is it from Norwich to Islay?

The distance between Norwich and Islay is 505 miles.

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

The best way to get from Norwich to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 16m and costs £150 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Norwich to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 22+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Norwich to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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

Train to London City Airport, fly to Islay
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY)plane LCY - ILY
5h 55m
£215–600
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
18h 31m
£66–149
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 16m
£156–314
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Islay
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)plane LHR - ILY
7h 31m
£200–612
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Islay
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Islay (ILY)plane STN - ILY
9h 28m
£95–311
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
11h 3m
£87–263
Train, bus, ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Norwich to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Motherwelltrain
3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
17h 28m
£264–434
Train, bus, ferry via Sheffield #2
1. Take the train from Norwich to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
19h 19m
£158–331

London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

5h 28mAverage Duration

£160Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Norwich to Islay.

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Distance: 501.7 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Norwich to Islay. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Norwich to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 14h 16m.

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