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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Exeter is to ferry and bus via Bristol which costs £50 - £140 and takes 18h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 4h 53m and costs £270 - £430.

How far is it from Islay to Exeter?

The distance between Islay and Exeter is 592 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Exeter without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Crewe which takes 15h 10m and costs £100 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 15h 10m to get from Islay to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1350+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Islay to Exeter by ferry, bus, train, 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.

Ferry, bus, train via Crewe
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
15h 10m
£106–445
Ferry, bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
18h 58m
£53–136
Fly Islay to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)ILY - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
20h 6m
£116–453
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St Davids
16h 21m
£108–360
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
20h 45m
£57–155
Fly Islay to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ILY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4h 53m
£271–424
Ferry, bus, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Village Hall
3. Take the bus from Village Hall to Terminal Building
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
11h 1m
£56–206

Islay to Exeter by ferry, bus, foot, and train

26Weekly Services

15h 10mAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 588.7 mi
Duration: 15h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Exeter. However, you can take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Bampfylde Street via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Bus Station in around 18h 58m.

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