How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Islay is around 631km (392 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 Stoke on Trent 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 → Stoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£265($315)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Manchester then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 11h 50m. 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 £265 ($315).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Islay is around 631km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)
It takes around 11h 35m to get from Stoke on Trent and Islay by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £265 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 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 Stoke on Trent to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 11h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Islay is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £265($315) | 5 times a day | 631km (392 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 35m | £150($180) | once a week | 732km (455 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, ferry | 11h 55m | £90($105) | once a week | 737km (458 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, ferry | 12h 35m | £90($110) | once a week | 736km (457 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 50m | £51($60) | once daily | 656km (408 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stoke on Trent and Islay
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
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