How to travel from Saint Albans to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Saint Albans and Islay is around 663km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Islay by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Saint Albans if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Islay (ILY)
Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£310($365)
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£68($81)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Islay by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £68 ($81) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £310 ($365).
The distance between Saint Albans and Islay is around 663km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 587km (365 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Saint Albans and Islay by plane.
The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Islay is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £310 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £68 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saint Albans and Islay. We recommend that you fly from London Luton (LTN) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint Albans and Islay. We recommend that you fly from London Luton (LTN) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Saint Albans and Islay. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Islay (ILY) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Saint Albans to Islay. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Saint Albans to Islay typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) 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 Saint Albans to Islay. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Islay is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £460 ($540).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Islay (ILY) + 4 similar | 2h 50m | £310($365) | 5 times a day | 663km (412 miles) |
| Fly to Islay (ILY) | 3h 30m | £480($570) | 5 times a day | 745km (463 miles) |
| Fly | 3h 45m | £460($540) | 5 times a day | 745km (463 miles) |
| Fly to Islay (ILY) | 4hrs | £310($365) | 5 times a day | 757km (471 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £490($580) | 5 times a day | 802km (498 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 55m | £68($81) | twice daily | 944km (587 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 13h 10m | £120($140) | once a week | 984km (612 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, ferry | 14h 25m | £210($245) | once a week | 956km (594 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, ferry | 15hrs | £95($110) | once a week | 948km (589 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint Albans and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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