How to travel from Middlesbrough to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Middlesbrough and Islay is around 498km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Middlesbrough to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Middlesbrough if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£235($280)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£77($90)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 11h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Middlesbrough and Islay is around 498km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)
It takes around 10h 35m to get from Middlesbrough and Islay by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Middlesbrough and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Islay is Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Islay. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) 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 Middlesbrough to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 10h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Islay is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around £77 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 50m | £235($280) | 5 times a day | 498km (309 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, Fly | 5h 10m | £1,115($1,320) | once daily | 1,260km (783 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 35m | £77($90) | once a week | 603km (375 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 5m | £53($63) | once daily | 565km (351 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Middlesbrough and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Go North East
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Islay
The following major airports near Islay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Islay
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Islay
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Islay