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How to get fromNorwich to Islayby train, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Norwich to Islay by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 15m
    £177–353

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    18h 33m
    £73–174

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY)plane plane LCY - ILY
    9h 2m
    £225–649

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    16h 45m
    £264–462

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Sheffield #2

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    19h 19m
    £166–352

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)plane plane LHR - ILY
    7h 32m
    £219–601

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Islay (ILY)plane plane STN - ILY
    10h 38m
    £100–341

Norwich to Islay by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Norwich to Islay. However, you can take the train to Peterborough, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Norwich to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 18h 33m.

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