How to travel from Islay to Lichfield, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Lichfield is around 586km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Islay to Lichfield 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 Lichfield → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost£145($170)
Loganair
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Navigation Street.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£58($69)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.
- Duration11h 60m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Lichfield
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Lichfield by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).
The distance between Islay and Lichfield is around 586km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (276 miles)
It takes around 11h 60m to get from Islay and Lichfield by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Lichfield is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £145 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Lichfield is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Lichfield. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Lichfield. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Islay and Lichfield. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and arrive at Birmingham (BHX) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Islay to Lichfield. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Islay to Lichfield typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and and arrive into Birmingham (BHX).
The closest major airport to Lichfield is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Lichfield. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Lichfield. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Lichfield Trent Valley. instead which will take 11h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Lichfield is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 60m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Lichfield
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3hrs | £145($170) | every 4 hours | 586km (364 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 7h 20m | £95($115) | once daily | 676km (420 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 55m | £58($69) | twice daily | 758km (471 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 11h 60m | £155($185) | once a week | 776km (482 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 13h 35m | £180($210) | twice a week | 830km (516 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Lichfield
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
London Midland
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Lichfield
The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Lichfield
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Lichfield
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Lichfield