How to travel from Lincoln to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Lincoln and Islay is around 656km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lincoln to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Stevenage, Fly
Take the train to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£325($385)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hull then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£59($70)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£86($100)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £325 ($385).
The distance between Lincoln and Islay is around 656km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 459km (285 miles)
It takes around 11h 45m to get from Lincoln and Islay by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £325 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lincoln and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lincoln and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Islay is Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Islay. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) 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 Lincoln to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 11h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Islay is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around £86 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Stevenage, Fly + 3 similar | 4h 55m | £325($385) | 5 times a day | 845km (525 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 55m | £290($340) | 5 times a day | 706km (439 miles) |
| Train to Peterborough, plane | 5h 5m | £350($410) | 5 times a day | 869km (540 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, plane | 5h 60m | £245($290) | 5 times a week | 656km (408 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 45m | £59($70) | twice a week | 722km (449 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 45m | £86($100) | once a week | 761km (473 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, ferry | 11h 60m | £86($100) | once a week | 761km (473 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, ferry | 13h 15m | £190($225) | once a week | 828km (515 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lincoln and Islay
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Islay
The following major airports near Islay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Islay
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Islay
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Islay