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 £55 - £130 and takes 20h 1m.

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 - £450.

How far is it from Exeter to Islay?

The distance between Exeter and Islay is 416 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 5h 20m to get from Exeter to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 43+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Exeter 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 Bristol Airport, fly to Islay
best
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
£282–441
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Buchanan Bus StationM19
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
20h 1m
£55–128
Train, bus, ferry
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
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 49m
£69–221
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 53m
£95–446
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
13h 10m
£79–239
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - 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
12h 37m
£125–312

Exeter to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

2Weekly Services

18h 6mAverage Duration

£237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 413.8 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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 Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Haymarket, Haymarket Station, Station Road, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 18h 6m.

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