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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £160 and takes 20h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Islay is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs £280 - £430.

How far is it from Exeter to Islay?

The distance between Exeter and Islay is 690 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 18h 6m and costs £230 - £800.

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

It takes approximately 18h 6m to get from Exeter to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Islay by train, bus, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 6m
£237–765
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
20h 20m
£54–155
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Islay
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)BHX - ILY
11h 30m
£298–495
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotel
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
11h 48m
£68–210
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Islay
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Islay (ILY)BRS - ILY
5h 20m
£282–430
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Islay
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Islay (ILY)SOU - ILY
10h 50m
£93–419

Exeter to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

2Weekly Services

18h 6mAverage Duration

£237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.1 mi
Duration: 18h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Islay. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket Station, take the bus to Station Road, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 20h 20m.

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