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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £110 and takes 19h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs £170 - £650.

How far is it from Bath to Islay?

The distance between Bath and Islay is 499 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 18h 13m and costs £210 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Bath to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

Bath to Islay - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Bath to Islay by train, plane, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)LHR - ILY
5h 53m
£171–630
Bus, ferry via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
19h 23m
£47–140
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads 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
18h 13m
£211–727
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)BHX - ILY
9h 14m
£282–461
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Islay (ILY)SOU - ILY
9h 22m
£91–479
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from UWE East Gate to Buchanan Bus StationM19
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
19h 50m
£49–110

Bath to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

2Weekly Services

18h 13mAverage Duration

£211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 496.2 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Bath to Islay. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Bristol Temple Meads, Haymarket, Haymarket Station, Station Road, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 18h 13m.

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