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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £85 - £230 and takes 23h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Islay is to train and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs £150 - £600.

How far is it from Southampton to Islay?

The distance between Southampton and Islay is 477 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 18h 24m and costs £80 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Southampton to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Southampton 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 Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY)plane LCY - ILY
7h 8m
£156–568
Fly from Southampton Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Islay (ILY)plane SOU - ILY
7h 45m
£63–349
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Coventrytrain
2. Take the train from Coventry to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Roadbus 978
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
18h 24m
£81–450
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Road Endbus 978
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
23h 25m
£87–230
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)plane LHR - ILY
6h 5m
£151–577
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Islay (ILY)plane LGW - ILY
7h 28m
£163–436

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

14Weekly Planes

7h 33mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southampton to Islay.

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Distance: 474.5 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

easyJet and Loganair fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Islay (ILY) 6 times a week.

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