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How to get fromBournemouth to Isle of Islayby bus, plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Isle of Islay by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)planeLHR - ILY
    7h 26m
    £139–535

  2. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Islay (ILY)planeSOU - ILY
    9h 33m
    £71–379

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY)planeLCY - ILY
    8h 58m
    £190–631

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Islay (ILY)planeLGW - ILY
    8h 46m
    £308–482

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Waterloo, walk to Waterloo station, take the subway to Canning Town station, walk to Canning Town DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel.

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