How to travel from Islay to Norwich, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Norwich is around 815km (507 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Islay to Norwich 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 Norwich → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train
Fly from Islay (ILY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£205($245)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Norwich.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£130($150)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Norwich Central Bus Station.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£75($89)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Norwich
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Norwich by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £75 ($89) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).
The distance between Islay and Norwich is around 815km (507 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597km (371 miles)
It takes around 13h 35m to get from Islay and Norwich by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Norwich is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Norwich is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £75 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Norwich. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Norwich. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Norwich. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Norwich. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Norwich is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Norwich. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Norwich. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Norwich. instead which will take 13h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Norwich is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 13h 35m and will usually cost around £130 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Norwich
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train + 2 similar | 4h 15m | £205($245) | every 4 hours | 815km (507 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 4h 25m | £410($485) | every 4 hours | 880km (547 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 50m | £420($500) | every 4 hours | 897km (558 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 13h 35m | £130($150) | once a week | 965km (599 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 16h 40m | £100($120) | once a week | 1,078km (670 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus and train | 17h 15m | £240($285) | once a week | 1,146km (712 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 16h 45m | £75($89) | 5 times a week | 993km (617 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Norwich
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
Bus companies
Fishers Tours of Dundee
First
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Norwich
The following major airports near Norwich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Norwich
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Norwich
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Norwich