How to travel from Islay to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Middlesbrough is around 498km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Islay to Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Darlington.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost£235($280)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Darlington.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£77($90)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and then to Middlesbrough.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£59($70)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Middlesbrough
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Middlesbrough by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Islay and Middlesbrough is around 498km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)
It takes around 10h 45m to get from Islay and Middlesbrough by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Middlesbrough is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Middlesbrough is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Middlesbrough. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Darlington. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Middlesbrough. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Darlington. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Darlington. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Darlington. instead which will take 10h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Middlesbrough is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around £77 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Middlesbrough
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £235($280) | every 4 hours | 498km (309 miles) |
| Fly to Newcastle (NCL), Train | 4h 50m | £270($320) | once daily | 1,181km (734 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 10h 45m | £77($90) | once a week | 603km (375 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 10h 45m | £59($70) | once daily | 555km (345 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Middlesbrough
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Middlesbrough
The following major airports near Middlesbrough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough