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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Islay is to train and bus and ferry via Birmingham which costs £75 - £200 and takes 16h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Islay is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs £55 - £280.

How far is it from Luton to Islay?

The distance between Luton and Islay is 414 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 13h 23m and costs £160 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Luton to Islay, including transfers.

How long is the flight from Luton to Islay?

There is no direct flight from Luton Airport Airport to Islay Airport. The quickest flight takes 9h 15m and has one stopover.

Which airlines fly from Luton Airport Airport to Islay Airport?

Loganair and easyJet offer flights from Luton Airport Airport to Islay Airport.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 51+ hotels available in Islay.

Luton to Islay - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Luton to Islay by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)plane LHR - ILY
5h 40m
£237–506
Fly from Luton Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Islay (ILY)plane LTN - ILY
3h 15m
£55–280
Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
13h 23m
£168–340
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 19m
£102–223
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
15h 52m
£94–259
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY)plane LCY - ILY
5h 25m
£190–590
Train, bus, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
16h 2m
£76–198

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

2Weekly Services

13h 23mAverage Duration

£168Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 411.4 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

easyJet and Loganair fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Islay (ILY) once daily.

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