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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £130 and takes 14h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Islay is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs £130 - £550.

How far is it from Northampton to Islay?

The distance between Northampton and Islay is 465 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 44m and costs £140 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Northampton to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 23+ hotels available in Islay.

Northampton to Islay - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Northampton 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 City Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY)plane LCY - ILY
7h 1m
£199–570
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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 52m
£55–129
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
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
13h 44m
£142–341
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)plane LHR - ILY
6h 25m
£138–535
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane BHX - ILY
8h 46m
£65–265
Bus, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
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
17h 47m
£87–236

London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Northampton to Islay.

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Distance: 462.1 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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 London Euston, walk to Euston station, take the subway to Bank station, walk to Bank DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 13h 44m.

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