How to travel from Milton Keynes to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Milton Keynes and Islay is around 635km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Milton Keynes 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 → Milton Keynes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£305($360)
+ 2 others5 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£52($62)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between Milton Keynes and Islay is around 635km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)
It takes around 13hrs to get from Milton Keynes and Islay by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Milton Keynes and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Milton Keynes and Islay. Flights depart from London Luton (LTN) and arrive at Islay (ILY) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Milton Keynes to Islay. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Milton Keynes to Islay typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from London Luton (LTN) and and arrive into Islay (ILY).
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 Milton Keynes to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 13hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Islay is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13hrs and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 3h 35m | £305($360) | 5 times a day | 686km (426 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, Fly | 3h 20m | £250($295) | 5 times a day | 635km (395 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 35m | £490($580) | 5 times a day | 791km (491 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, Fly | 3h 40m | £470($555) | 5 times a day | 789km (490 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, Fly | 3h 55m | £320($380) | 5 times a day | 806km (501 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 7h 30m | £175($205) | once daily | 776km (482 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 30m | £52($62) | twice daily | 798km (496 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 13hrs | £195($230) | once a week | 893km (555 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Milton Keynes and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
London Midland
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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