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

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There are 7 ways to get from Islay to London by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ILY - LHR
    3h 31m
    £140–518

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    15h 44m
    £63–140

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
    11h 39m
    £125–316

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    3. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    14h 6m
    £182–374

  5. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ILY - LCY
    3h 56m
    £171–509

  6. Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    12h 2m
    £153–280

  7. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 594 / ...
    15h 50m
    £98–260

Islay to London by ferry and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£182Cheapest Price
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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) twice daily.

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