How to travel from Brighton to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Brighton and Islay is around 762km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Brighton to Islay by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Brighton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£420($495)
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Glasgow and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to London St Pancras International LL then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brighton to Islay by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £420 ($495).
The distance between Brighton and Islay is around 762km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 679km (422 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Brighton and Islay by plane.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Islay is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £420 ($495).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Brighton and Islay. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brighton and Islay. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Brighton and Islay. Flights depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Islay (ILY) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Brighton to Islay. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Brighton to Islay typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and and arrive into Islay (ILY).
The closest major airport to Islay is Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Islay. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Brighton to Islay. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Islay is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £420 ($495).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 25m | £420($495) | 5 times a day | 762km (473 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 60m | £385($455) | 5 times a day | 789km (490 miles) |
| Train to London Victoria, Fly | 4h 10m | £365($430) | 5 times a day | 794km (493 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, Fly | 4h 30m | £530($630) | 5 times a day | 817km (508 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 15m | £53($63) | once daily | 981km (609 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 14hrs | £140($165) | once a week | 1,039km (645 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Brighton and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Islay
The following major airports near Islay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Islay
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Islay
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Islay