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 - £260 and takes 16h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Islay is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs £160 - £390.

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 bus and ferry which takes 11h 50m and costs £120 - £320.

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 23+ hotels available in Islay.

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

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

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
£162–554
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
16h 27m
£62–258
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 50m
£127–312
Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Annieslandtrain
3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
13h 24m
£154–280
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)plane LHR - ILY
5h 4m
£140–522
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
4h 53m
£164–390
Bus, ferry via Leeds
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 426 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
18h 42m
£66–280

London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY) flights

16Weekly Planes

6h 12mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest 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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