How to travel from Islay to London, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and London is around 706km (439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Islay to London by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out London → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£360($425)
Loganair
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to London Victoria Coach Station.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£47($56)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to London Kings Cross.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and London
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to London by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £360 ($425).
The distance between Islay and London is around 706km (439 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 618km (384 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Islay and London by plane.
The quickest way to get from Islay to London is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £360 ($425).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and London is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and London. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and London. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Islay and London. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Islay to London. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Islay to London typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR).
The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Islay to London. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to London is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £360 ($425).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and London
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 2h 45m | £360($425) | every 4 hours | 706km (439 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY) | 2h 50m | £355($420) | every 4 hours | 706km (439 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN) | 3h 10m | £180($215) | every 4 hours | 726km (451 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 3hrs | £170($205) | every 4 hours | 766km (476 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 35m | £545($645) | every 4 hours | 832km (517 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 50m | £47($56) | 4 times a day | 895km (556 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 12h 40m | £110($130) | once a week | 952km (592 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 10hrs | £210($245) | every 20 mins | 864km (537 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and London
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
South Western Railway
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
LNER
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near London
The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from London
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from London
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from London