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How to get fromLuton to Islayby bus, plane, train or ferry

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

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  1. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)planeLHR - ILY
    5h 20m
    £155–524

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Buchanan Bus Stationbus595 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    17h
    £70–146

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stevenage to Haymarkettrain
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Roadbus978
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    16h 41m
    £172–330

  4. 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)planeLCY - ILY
    6h 41m
    £183–589

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Milton Keynes Central

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Haymarkettrain
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Roadbus978
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    17h 24m
    £162–419

Luton to Islay by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration16h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£172Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Luton to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Stevenage, Haymarket, Haymarket Station, Station Road, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 16h 41m.

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