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 £30 - £95 and takes 12h 50m.

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 26m and costs £100 - £360.

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 ferry which takes 12h 27m and costs £60 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Sunderland to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 43+ hotels available in Islay.

Sunderland to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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 Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
5h 26m
£107–358
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
12h 50m
£32–95
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
12h 27m
£61–303
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Haymarket
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Road978
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
13h 22m
£55–159

Sunderland to Islay by subway, train, and ferry

1Weekly Services

12h 27mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 263.4 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Islay. However, you can take the subway to Central Station, walk 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 subway from Sunderland to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 12h 27m.

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