How to travel from Northampton to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Northampton and Islay is around 613km (381 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Northampton to Islay by bus, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Northampton if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Birmingham International, Fly
Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£200($235)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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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 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£46($55)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£165($200)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Northampton to Islay by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).
The distance between Northampton and Islay is around 613km (381 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 521km (324 miles)
It takes around 12h 55m to get from Northampton and Islay by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Northampton to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Northampton 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 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Northampton 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 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston then fly from London City (LCY) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Northampton to Islay. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 12h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 55m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).
Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Birmingham International, Fly + 3 similar | 3h 35m | £200($235) | 5 times a day | 613km (381 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | £475($565) | 5 times a day | 817km (507 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, Fly | 4hrs | £455($535) | 5 times a day | 815km (506 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, Fly | 4h 20m | £285($340) | 5 times a day | 832km (517 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 55m | £46($55) | twice daily | 821km (510 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 13h 35m | £165($200) | once a week | 875km (544 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 14h 25m | £180($210) | twice a week | 874km (543 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Northampton and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
London Midland
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Midlands
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