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 £50 - £140 and takes 15h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Islay is to bus and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs £130 - £550.

How far is it from Northampton to Islay?

The distance between Northampton and Islay is 447 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 bus and ferry which takes 15h 11m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Northampton to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Northampton to Islay by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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 Coach Park to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)LHR - ILY
5h 50m
£137–538
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)BHX - ILY
6h 56m
£49–318
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
15h 11m
£53–140
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Road978
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
16h 45m
£99–473
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Euston
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY)LCY - ILY
7h 3m
£158–563
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station180 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Station Road978
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
21h 3m
£64–190

Northampton to Islay by bus and ferry

11Weekly Services

15h 11mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northampton to Islay.

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Distance: 444.8 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Northampton 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 Coach Park to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 15h 11m.

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