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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £150 and takes 16h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Islay is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs £250 - £390.

How far is it from Bristol to Islay?

The distance between Bristol and Islay is 389 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 16h 7m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Bristol to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bristol 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 Birmingham Airport, fly to Islay
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)BHX - ILY
7h 36m
£62–335
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St 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
16h 7m
£46–144
Train, bus, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Road978
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
17h
£109–524
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotel
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
10h 30m
£55–170
Fly Bristol Airport to Islay
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Islay (ILY)BRS - ILY
4h 17m
£258–390
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
11h 19m
£64–188
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
17h 15m
£207–667

Bristol to Islay by bus and ferry

11Weekly Services

16h 7mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bristol to Islay.

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Distance: 386.5 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

easyJet and Loganair fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Islay (ILY) 3 times a week.

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