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 £45 - £160 and takes 16h 56m.

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 5h 37m and costs £160 - £370.

How far is it from London to Islay?

The distance between London and Islay is 392 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 15h 47m and costs £110 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from London to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ 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 Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)LHR - ILY
5h 51m
£131–507
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Station Road978
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
18h 58m
£44–193
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
15h 47m
£116–315
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Haymarket
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Road978
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
16h 8m
£77–324
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
16h 56m
£45–152
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Islay (ILY)LGW - ILY
5h 37m
£163–366
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY)LCY - ILY
5h 49m
£142–504

London to Islay by train and ferry

1Weekly Services

15h 47mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 390.1 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

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

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