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

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There are 7 ways to get from Northampton to Islay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    15h 3m
    £78–328

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    9h 41m
    £46–328

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 975 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    17h 43m
    £54–167

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY)plane plane LCY - ILY
    11h 42m
    £156–563

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 975 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    18h 13m
    £80–249

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Leicesterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Oban Station Rdbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    19h 52m
    £54–196

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)plane plane LHR - ILY
    5h 44m
    £156–541

Northampton to Islay by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Northampton to Islay. However, you can take the train to Rugby, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Oban, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop, Buchanan Bus Station, Station Road, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 17h 43m.

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