How to travel from Islay to Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Islay to Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Islay (ILY) to Newcastle (NCL).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical cost£280($335)
Loganair
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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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 Newcastle upon Tyne St James Boulevard.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£40($47)
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 Newcastle.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£68($81)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Newcastle upon Tyne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Newcastle upon Tyne by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).
The distance between Islay and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)
It takes around 9h 45m to get from Islay and Newcastle upon Tyne by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Newcastle upon Tyne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Newcastle upon Tyne is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newcastle. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newcastle. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Islay and Newcastle upon Tyne. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and arrive at Newcastle (NCL) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Islay to Newcastle upon Tyne. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA) and London Heathrow (LHR). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Islay to Newcastle upon Tyne typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and and arrive into Newcastle (NCL).
The closest major airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newcastle. instead which will take 9h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Newcastle upon Tyne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 10m | £280($335) | 5 times a day | 1,100km (683 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 35m | £225($265) | every 4 hours | 417km (259 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 20m | £40($47) | once daily | 465km (289 miles) |
| Ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, bus | 9h 20m | £50($59) | once daily | 490km (304 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 9h 45m | £68($81) | once a week | 522km (325 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Newcastle upon Tyne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Newcastle upon Tyne
The following major airports near Newcastle upon Tyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 123km (76 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne