How to travel from Islay to Ipswich, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Ipswich is around 806km (501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Islay to Ipswich 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 Ipswich → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Islay (ILY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ipswich.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£500($590)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Ipswich.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Ipswich.
- Duration19h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£59($70)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Ipswich
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Ipswich by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £500 ($590).
The distance between Islay and Ipswich is around 806km (501 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 631km (392 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Islay and Ipswich by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Ipswich is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £500 ($590).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Ipswich is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Ipswich is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Ipswich. Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) 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 Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Ipswich is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £500 ($590).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Ipswich
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 10m | £500($590) | every 4 hours | 806km (501 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 15m | £480($570) | every 4 hours | 823km (511 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 4h 30m | £210($250) | every 4 hours | 878km (545 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 13h 45m | £135($160) | once a week | 960km (597 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 15h 10m | £130($155) | twice a week | 1,073km (667 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 19h 10m | £59($70) | twice daily | 1,066km (662 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Ipswich
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Ipswich
The following major airports near Ipswich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Ipswich
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Ipswich
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Ipswich