How to travel from Penzance to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Penzance and Islay is around 924km (574 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Penzance 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 → Penzance if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£835($990)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration19h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£325($380)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Glasgow and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration21hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£58($69)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Penzance to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £835 ($990).
The distance between Penzance and Islay is around 924km (574 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)
It takes around 19h 55m to get from Penzance and Islay by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx £835 ($990).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Penzance and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Penzance and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 5h 45m.
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 Penzance 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 19h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Islay is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 19h 55m and will usually cost around £325 ($380).
Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 45m | £835($990) | 5 times a day | 924km (574 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 9h 50m | £325($385) | once daily | 1,014km (630 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 19h 55m | £325($380) | once a week | 1,349km (838 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 21hrs | £58($69) | once daily | 1,325km (823 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Penzance and Islay
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
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