How to travel from Islay to Derby, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Derby is around 612km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Islay to Derby by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Derby → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Derby.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Shudehill Interchange and then to Derby Bus Station.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£68($80)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Derby.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Derby
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Derby by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Islay and Derby is around 612km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)
It takes around 12h 45m to get from Islay and Derby by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Derby is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Derby is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Derby. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Derby. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Derby. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Derby. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Derby. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Derby. instead which will take 7h 25m.
The closest major airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Derby. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Islay to Derby. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Derby. instead which will take 12h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Derby is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 45m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Derby
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 10m | £190($225) | every 4 hours | 626km (389 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 55m | £250($295) | every 4 hours | 807km (502 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train | 5h 25m | £320($380) | every 4 hours | 612km (380 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 25m | £120($140) | once daily | 716km (445 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 35m | £68($80) | 4 times a week | 714km (443 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 12h 45m | £190($225) | once a week | 809km (503 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train | 13h 15m | £105($120) | once a week | 803km (499 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Derby
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Derby
The following major airports near Derby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Derby
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Derby
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Derby