How to travel from Crewe to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Crewe and Islay is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Crewe to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Crewe if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£220($260)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Crewe to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £68 ($81) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).
The distance between Crewe and Islay is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 381km (237 miles)
It takes around 11h 10m to get from Crewe and Islay by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Crewe to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Islay is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £68 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Crewe and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Crewe and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Islay is Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Islay. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Crewe to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 11h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Islay is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £220($260) | 5 times a day | 644km (400 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, Fly | 4h 30m | £260($310) | 5 times a day | 531km (330 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 10m | £135($160) | once a week | 708km (440 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, ferry | 12h 10m | £84($100) | once a week | 712km (443 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 10h 10m | £68($81) | once daily | 611km (380 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Crewe and Islay
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Islay
The following major airports near Islay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Islay
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Islay
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Islay