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 £55 - £140 and takes 17h 30m.

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 22m and costs £40 - £240.

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 train and bus and ferry via Birmingham which takes 17h and costs £180 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Bristol to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 48+ 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 Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane BHX - ILY
8h 21m
£320–469
Fly Bristol Airport to Islay
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Islay (ILY)plane BRS - ILY
4h 22m
£40–240
Train, bus, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Roadbus 978
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
17h
£187–610
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
17h 30m
£57–133
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotelbus
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
10h 50m
£46–148
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Islay
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Islay (ILY)plane SOU - ILY
9h 31m
£99–436
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Roadbus 978
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
17h 16m
£207–667

Bristol to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

1Weekly Services

17hAverage Duration

£187Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Islay.

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Distance: 386.5 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

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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