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

The cheapest way to get from London to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £60 - £270 and takes 17h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Islay is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs £140 - £550.

How far is it from London to Islay?

The distance between London and Islay is 396 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Islay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 52m and costs £130 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from London to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ hotels available in Islay.

London to Islay - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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

Fly from London City Airport
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY)plane LCY - ILY
5h 49m
£172–554
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
17h 40m
£60–261
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 52m
£138–309
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Roadbus 978
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
16h 8m
£176–349
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)plane LHR - ILY
4h 24m
£140–532
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Islay (ILY)plane LGW - ILY
5h 37m
£144–390
Train, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
15h 40m
£157–339

London to Islay by train and ferry

2Weekly Services

14h 52mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 393.5 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

British Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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