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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Isle of Islayby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Isle of Islay by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    12h 35m
    £42–118

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    12h 51m
    £82–217

  3. Fly from Newcastle

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Islay (ILY)plane plane NCL - ILY
    9h 32m
    £63–283

  4. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    5h 52m
    £151–348

Newcastle upon Tyne to Isle of Islay by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration12h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 35m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

British Airways, Loganair, and four other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Islay (ILY) 3 times a day.

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