How to travel from Islay to Leicester, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Leicester is around 624km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Islay to Leicester by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Leicester → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train
Fly from Islay (ILY) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost£190($225)
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 Sheffield and then to Leicester.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£44($52)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Leicester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Leicester by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Islay and Leicester is around 624km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (296 miles)
It takes around 13h 15m to get from Islay and Leicester by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Leicester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Leicester is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Leicester. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Leicester. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Leicester. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leicester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh then Sheffield and then to Leicester. instead which will take 13h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Leicester is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Leicester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train + 2 similar | 3h 20m | £190($225) | every 4 hours | 760km (472 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 25m | £190($225) | every 4 hours | 624km (388 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 40m | £120($140) | once daily | 714km (444 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 13h 15m | £195($230) | once a week | 856km (532 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 14h 50m | £44($52) | once daily | 782km (486 miles) |
| Ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, bus | 14h 55m | £44($52) | once daily | 785km (488 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Leicester
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Leicester
The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 25km (15 miles) from Leicester
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Leicester
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Leicester