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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £100 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs £130 - £350.

How far is it from Sunderland to Islay?

The distance between Sunderland and Islay is 265 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 16m and costs £70 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Sunderland to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 50+ hotels available in Islay.

Sunderland to Islay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland 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, fly
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
5h 7m
£138–343
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 47m
£37–98
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
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
10h 16m
£72–211
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 52m
£100–298
Bus, ferry via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
12h 41m
£52–146

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sunderland to Islay.

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Distance: 263.2 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Islay. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunderland to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 16m.

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