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How to get fromIslay to Exeterby plane, train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeILY - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    7h 25m
    £268–420

  2. Ferry, bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    4. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
    17h 14m
    £52–153

  3. Ferry, bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
    15h 21m
    £98–390

  4. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeILY - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
    20h 38m
    £85–352

  5. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain
    16h 11m
    £100–435

  6. Ferry, bus, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
    16h 26m
    £143–370

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus181 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus101 / ...
    20h 9m
    £58–165

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Exeter. However, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Exeter St Davids via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Bath Lane, Drury Street, Glasgow Central, and Birmingham New Street in around 15h 21m.

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