How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Islay, United Kingdom

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Islay is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Islay by bus, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out IslayNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Islay (ILY).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £720($855)
Operated by

Loganair

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

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.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Islay

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Islay by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Islay is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Islay by bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne 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 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne 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 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Newcastle upon Tyne and Islay. Flights depart from Newcastle (NCL) and arrive at Islay (ILY) - via Southampton (SOU). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Newcastle upon Tyne to Islay. There is however a flight that goes via Southampton (SOU) and Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Newcastle upon Tyne to Islay typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NCL) and and arrive into Islay (ILY).

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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Islay. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 9h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around £40 ($47).

How do I get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Islay

Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Islay

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Islay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 10m
£720($855)
5 times a day1,178km (732 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
£225($265)
5 times a day417km (259 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
9h 20m
£40($47)
once daily465km (289 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, ferry9h 20m
£50($59)
once daily489km (304 miles)
Train and Ferry
9h 35m
£68($81)
once a week523km (325 miles)

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Airports near Islay

The following major airports near Islay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

ILY
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Islay
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Islay
BFS
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Islay