How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Islay is around 752km (467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea 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 → Southend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£475($565)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £70 ($83) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £475 ($565).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Islay is around 752km (467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 652km (405 miles)
It takes around 13h 40m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Islay by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £475 ($565).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Islay is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £70 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Southend-on-Sea to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 13h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Islay is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 40m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 30m | £475($565) | 5 times a day | 752km (467 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 4h 10m | £465($550) | 5 times a day | 780km (484 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 4h 20m | £300($355) | 5 times a day | 792km (492 miles) |
| Train to London Fenchurch Street, plane | 4h 30m | £620($730) | 5 times a day | 824km (512 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 13h 40m | £125($150) | once a week | 1,022km (635 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 15h 15m | £70($83) | twice daily | 946km (588 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Southend-on-Sea and Islay
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
First ScotRail Service
c2c
Thameslink
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