How to travel from Islay to Luton, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Luton is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Islay to Luton 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 Luton → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Islay (ILY) to London Luton (LTN).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost£155($185)
Loganair
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.
- Duration12h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£49($58)
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 Luton.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Luton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Luton by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 12h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).
The distance between Islay and Luton is around 650km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 573km (356 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Islay and Luton by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Luton is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Luton is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Luton. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Luton. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Islay and Luton. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and arrive at London Luton (LTN) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 1h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Islay to Luton. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Islay to Luton typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and and arrive into London Luton (LTN).
The closest major airport to Luton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Luton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Luton. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Luton. instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Luton is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £465 ($550).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Luton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 25m | £155($185) | every 4 hours | 650km (404 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 30m | £465($550) | every 4 hours | 762km (473 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 3h 40m | £485($575) | every 4 hours | 761km (473 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 6h 40m | £175($210) | once daily | 740km (460 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 60m | £49($58) | twice daily | 825km (513 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 13h 20m | £125($145) | once a week | 1,001km (622 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train | 14h 15m | £195($230) | once a week | 931km (579 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Luton
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Luton
The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Luton
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Luton
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Luton