How to travel from Islay to York, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and York is around 545km (338 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Islay to York 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 York → 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 York.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost£240($285)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to York.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£82($95)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and York
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to York by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).
The distance between Islay and York is around 545km (338 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 382km (237 miles)
It takes around 10h 45m to get from Islay and York by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to York is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and York is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and York. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Edinburgh and then to York. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and York. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Edinburgh and then to York. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to York. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Edinburgh and then to York. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to York. instead which will take 10h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to York is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around £82 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and York
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 4h 35m | £240($285) | every 4 hours | 545km (338 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 10h 45m | £82($95) | once a week | 650km (404 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 11h 30m | £48($57) | once daily | 620km (385 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and York
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near York
The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from York
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from York
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from York