How to travel from Islay to Sheffield, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Sheffield is around 568km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Islay to Sheffield 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 Sheffield → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train
Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost£205($245)
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 Sheffield.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£185($215)
Multiple operators
1 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 Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£43($51)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Sheffield
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Sheffield by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).
The distance between Islay and Sheffield is around 568km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)
It takes around 12h 30m to get from Islay and Sheffield by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Sheffield is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £205 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Sheffield is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Sheffield. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Sheffield. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Sheffield. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Preston then Manchester Piccadilly and then to Sheffield. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Sheffield is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Sheffield. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Sheffield. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Sheffield. instead which will take 12h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Sheffield is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 30m and will usually cost around £185 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Sheffield
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train + 1 similar | 4hrs | £205($245) | every 4 hours | 686km (426 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 35m | £305($360) | every 4 hours | 568km (353 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 12h 30m | £185($215) | once a week | 752km (467 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train | 12h 35m | £85($100) | once a week | 746km (463 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 10m | £43($51) | once daily | 678km (422 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Sheffield
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Sheffield
The following major airports near Sheffield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Sheffield
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Sheffield
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Sheffield