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How to get fromIslay to Londonby plane, ferry, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Islay to London by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeILY - LHR
    3h 20m
    £137–503

  2. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
    15h 41m
    £46–160

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
    11h 38m
    £68–290

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastletrain
    5. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain
    14h 56m
    £102–299

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus838
    15h 40m
    £58–160

  6. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to London City Airport (LCY)planeILY - LCY
    5h 21m
    £147–503

Islay to London by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration11h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and London, England?

Loganair, British Airways, and Aer Lingus fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) once daily.

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