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687 km.
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Birmingham, Great Britain → Islay, Great Britain

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Five ways to Travel from Birmingham to Islay

Composite routes from Birmingham to Islay

Cheapest
10 h 10 min
Car
687 km.
from $37
Other
11 h 54 min
Train, Bus, Ferry
462 km.
from $430.60
15 h 6 min
Bus, Ferry
462 km.
from $104.97
12 h 19 min
462 km.
from $243.91

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$63.29

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Navigation St to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:
+44 (0)1475 650 397
Email:
Website:
calmac.co.uk
Other from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.13–$11.39

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$367.08
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$164.55
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$177.21–$544.28

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$120.25

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Islay
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$48.10–$240.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 15h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Islay is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $29.35 - $228.26 .

How far is it from Birmingham to Islay?

The distance between Birmingham and Islay is 692 km.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 54m and costs $173.91 - $521.74 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Birmingham to Islay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Islay?

It is currently 08:24 at both, Birmingham and Islay.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 42+ hotels available in Islay. Prices start at $73.58 per night.
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