What is the cheapest way to get from Islay to London?

The cheapest way to get from Islay to London is to ferry and bus via Glasgow which costs £45 - £140 and takes 16h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Islay to London?

The fastest way to get from Islay to London is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs £130 - £550.

How far is it from Islay to London?

The distance between Islay and London is 392 miles.

How do I travel from Islay to London without a car?

The best way to get from Islay to London without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 11h 40m and costs £70 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Islay to London?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Islay to London, including transfers.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20943+ hotels available in London.

Islay to London - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ILY - LHR
3h 20m
£137–511
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
15h 50m
£46–140
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
11h 40m
£73–290
Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Crossbus 926
3. Take the train from Anniesland to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
13h 1m
£83–191
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ILY - LCY
4h 29m
£147–508
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
16h 1m
£47–135

Islay to London by ferry, bus, foot, and train

13Weekly Services

11h 40mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 390.1 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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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