How to travel from Doncaster to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Doncaster and Islay is around 597km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Doncaster 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 → Doncaster if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£290($340)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£63($75)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£82($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($340).
The distance between Doncaster and Islay is around 597km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (254 miles)
It takes around 11h 10m to get from Doncaster and Islay by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £290 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Doncaster and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Doncaster to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh 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 Doncaster to Islay is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around £82 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 20m | £290($340) | 5 times a day | 711km (442 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, plane | 5h 25m | £245($285) | 5 times a day | 597km (371 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 35m | £63($75) | once a week | 720km (447 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 10m | £82($95) | once a week | 702km (436 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, ferry | 11h 50m | £87($105) | once a week | 702km (436 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Doncaster and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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