How to travel from Peak District National park to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Peak District National park and Islay is around 539km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Peak District National park 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 Islay → Peak District National park if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£52($62)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Islay by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between Peak District National park and Islay is around 539km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (245 miles)
It takes around 12h 10m to get from Peak District National park and Islay by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Peak District National park and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peak District National park and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 6h 5m.
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 Peak District National park 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 12h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 10m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).
Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly + 1 similar | 5h 10m | £250($295) | 5 times a day | 716km (445 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 5m | £235($275) | 5 times a day | 539km (335 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 10m | £52($62) | once daily | 621km (386 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow, ferry | 12h 20m | £52($62) | once daily | 618km (384 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 12h 40m | £84($100) | once a week | 716km (445 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Peak District National park and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
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