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

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

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  1. Fly from Islay

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ILY - BHX
    2h 54m
    £177–419

  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 11m
    £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 3m
    £128–265

  4. Ferry, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    8h 22m
    £63–189

  5. 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 48m
    £131–324

  6. 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
    £81–227

Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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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