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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)plane plane ILY - LHR
    3h 20m
    £142–526

  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 47m
    £43–155

  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 33m
    £69–296

  4. 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 Anniesland Crossbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Anniesland to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    13h
    £90–200

  5. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ILY - LCY
    4h 26m
    £147–505

  6. 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 595 / ...
    16h 10m
    £44–155

Islay to London by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest 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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