How to travel from Chichester to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Chichester and Islay is around 772km (479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Chichester to Islay by train, plane, 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 → Chichester if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Southampton Central, Fly
Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£775($920)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Horsham, Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£60($71)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chichester to Islay by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £60 ($71) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £775 ($920).
The distance between Chichester and Islay is around 772km (479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 653km (406 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Chichester and Islay by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Chichester to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £775 ($920).
The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £60 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chichester and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chichester and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Chichester to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £610 ($720).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Southampton Central, Fly + 3 similar | 3h 35m | £775($920) | 5 times a day | 772km (479 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £610($720) | 5 times a day | 792km (492 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, Fly | 4h 30m | £505($595) | 5 times a day | 830km (516 miles) |
| Train to Woking, Fly | 4h 35m | £450($530) | 5 times a day | 793km (493 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 15h 20m | £155($185) | once a week | 1,068km (664 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 40m | £60($71) | twice daily | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chichester and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Southern Service
LNER
First ScotRail Service
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