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How to get fromIslay to Birminghamby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Birmingham by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ILY - BHX
    3h 19m
    £176–323

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    13h 16m
    £56–142

  3. Ferry, bus, train via Warrington

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Crossbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    12h 5m
    £128–260

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    12h 56m
    £131–324

  5. Ferry, bus via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    14h 40m
    £86–237

Islay to Birmingham by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

Loganair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) twice daily.

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