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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Bristol is to ferry and bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 16h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Bristol is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £240.

How far is it from Islay to Bristol?

The distance between Islay and Bristol is 340 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Bristol without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Warrington which takes 13h 52m and costs £170 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Islay to Bristol, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2496+ hotels available in Bristol.

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

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

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

Fly to Bristol Airport
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ILY - BRS
3h 21m
£40–240
Ferry, bus, train via Warrington
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
13h 52m
£176–485
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
16h 14m
£56–128
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane ILY - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
19h 4m
£104–454
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
15h 11m
£213–720
Ferry, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
17h 17m
£77–147

Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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5h 8mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Islay to Bristol.

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Distance: 337.6 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

Loganair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS) 4 times a week.

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