How to travel from Wolverhampton to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Wolverhampton and Islay is around 581km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Wolverhampton to Islay by train, bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Wolverhampton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£195($230)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Manchester Airport then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£48($57)
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 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolverhampton and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wolverhampton to Islay by train, bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Wolverhampton and Islay is around 581km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 440km (273 miles)
It takes around 11h 45m to get from Wolverhampton and Islay by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Wolverhampton to Islay is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Wolverhampton and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Islay. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wolverhampton and Islay. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Wolverhampton and Islay. Flights depart from Birmingham (BHX) and arrive at Islay (ILY) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Wolverhampton to Islay. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Wolverhampton to Islay typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Birmingham (BHX) 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 Wolverhampton to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then take the bus to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 11h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolverhampton to Islay is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wolverhampton and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £195($230) | 5 times a day | 581km (361 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 7h 15m | £95($115) | once daily | 671km (417 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 35m | £48($57) | once daily | 708km (440 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 45m | £160($190) | once a week | 771km (479 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 11h 45m | £155($180) | twice a week | 749km (465 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wolverhampton and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
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