How to travel from Hastings to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Hastings and Islay is around 810km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hastings to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Hastings if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Ashford International, plane
Take the train to Ashford International and then to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£500($595)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Ashford International, St Pancras International then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£140($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hastings to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £500 ($595).
The distance between Hastings and Islay is around 810km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705km (438 miles)
It takes around 14hrs to get from Hastings and Islay by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hastings to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £500 ($595).
The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Islay is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hastings and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Ashford International and then to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hastings and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Ashford International and then to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Hastings to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Ashford International, St Pancras International then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 14hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Islay is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14hrs and will usually cost around £140 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Ashford International, plane + 4 similar | 4hrs | £500($595) | 5 times a day | 826km (513 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 20m | £610($720) | 5 times a day | 812km (505 miles) |
| Train to London Charing Cross, Fly | 4h 55m | £480($570) | 5 times a day | 810km (503 miles) |
| Train to London Bridge, Fly | 5hrs | £310($365) | 5 times a day | 825km (512 miles) |
| Train to London Bridge, plane | 5h 15m | £825($975) | 5 times a day | 930km (578 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 14hrs | £140($170) | once a week | 1,085km (674 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 15h 30m | £79($95) | twice daily | 971km (603 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hastings and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
Southern Service
South Eastern Trains Service
LNER
First ScotRail Service
South Western Railway
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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