How to travel from Islay to Saint Albans, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Saint Albans is around 744km (462 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Islay to Saint Albans 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 Saint Albans → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR)
Fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£460($540)
Loganair
+ 3 others2 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 London Victoria Coach Station.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£62($73)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to London Kings Cross.
- Duration13hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Saint Albans
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Saint Albans by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £62 ($73) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £460 ($540).
The distance between Islay and Saint Albans is around 744km (462 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 587km (365 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Islay and Saint Albans by plane.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Saint Albans is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £460 ($540).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Saint Albans is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Saint Albans. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Saint Albans. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Islay and Saint Albans. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and arrive at London City (LCY) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Islay to Saint Albans. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Islay to Saint Albans typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and and arrive into London City (LCY).
The closest major airport to Saint Albans is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans. 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 Saint Albans. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London City (LCY). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Saint Albans is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £480 ($570).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Saint Albans
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR) + 2 similar | 3h 10m | £460($540) | every 4 hours | 745km (463 miles) |
| Fly | 3h 25m | £480($570) | every 4 hours | 744km (462 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 35m | £185($220) | every 4 hours | 802km (498 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 16h 50m | £62($73) | twice daily | 962km (598 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 13hrs | £120($140) | once a week | 984km (612 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train | 14h 50m | £215($255) | once a week | 960km (597 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Saint Albans
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Saint Albans
The following major airports near Saint Albans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Saint Albans
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Saint Albans