How to travel from Islay to Brighton, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Brighton is around 762km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Islay to Brighton 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 Brighton → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Islay (ILY) to London Gatwick (LGW).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£175($205)
Loganair
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Brighton.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Brighton.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Brighton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Brighton by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).
The distance between Islay and Brighton is around 762km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 679km (422 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Islay and Brighton by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Brighton is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Brighton is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Brighton. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Brighton. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Islay and Brighton. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Islay to Brighton. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Islay to Brighton typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and and arrive into London Gatwick (LGW).
The closest major airport to Brighton is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brighton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Islay to Brighton. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Brighton. instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Brighton is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £385 ($455).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Brighton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 5m | £175($205) | every 4 hours | 762km (473 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 55m | £385($455) | every 4 hours | 789km (490 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 55m | £365($430) | every 4 hours | 794km (493 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 4h 15m | £180($215) | every 4 hours | 811km (504 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 4h 30m | £530($630) | every 4 hours | 817km (508 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 10m | £53($63) | once daily | 983km (611 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 14h 10m | £135($160) | once a week | 1,038km (645 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train | 15h 45m | £260($305) | once a week | 1,100km (684 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Brighton
Train operators
Thameslink
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Brighton
The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Brighton
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Brighton
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Brighton