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

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

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  1. Train, fly to Islay

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    7h 41m
    £311–488

  2. Bus, ferry via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 52m
    £48–120

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 5m
    £139–276

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Chesterfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 9m
    £193–343

  5. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 46m
    £79–210

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    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 57m
    £82–213

Nottingham to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Islay. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Nottingham to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Manchester Piccadilly, Motherwell, Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 14h 5m.

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