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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 City Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ILY - LCY
    4h 29m
    £158–513

  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 44m
    £76–197

  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 34m
    £118–300

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ILY - LHR
    3h 24m
    £147–523

  5. 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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    12h 2m
    £163–297

  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 594 / ...
    15h 50m
    £91–197

Islay to London by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

Loganair, British Airways, and Aer Lingus fly from Islay (ILY) to London City Airport (LCY) 3 times a day.

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