What is the cheapest way to get from Chichester to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Chichester to Islay is to train and bus and ferry which costs £65 - £210 and takes 20h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chichester to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Chichester to Islay is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs £180 - £380.

How far is it from Chichester to Islay?

The distance between Chichester and Islay is 446 miles.

How do I travel from Chichester to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Chichester to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 20h 37m and costs £65 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Chichester to Islay?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Chichester to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Chichester to Islay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Chichester to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Chichester to Horsham
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Islay (ILY)LGW - ILY
6h 11m
£183–379
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barnham to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
20h 37m
£70–206
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Havant to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)LHR - ILY
7h 57m
£150–542
Train, train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chichester to Horsham
2. Take the train from Horsham to London Bridge
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY)LCY - ILY
7h 51m
£182–596
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Market to North Terminal Bus Station206
2. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Road End978
5. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
6. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
23h 47m
£93–262

Chichester to Islay by train, foot, bus, and ferry

6Weekly Services

20h 37mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chichester to Islay.

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Distance: 443.3 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Chichester, England and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Chichester to Islay. However, you can take the train to Horsham, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Chichester to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Barnham, London Victoria, London Victoria Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 20h 37m.

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