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

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

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ILY - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain train
    4h 36m
    £147–566

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newhall St to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 5m
    £46–138

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Motherwell to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain train
    13h 16m
    £89–335

  4. Ferry, bus, train via Stafford

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Oxfordtrain train
    13h 31m
    £81–320

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ILY - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain train
    5h 53m
    £160–568

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ILY - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    7h 57m
    £289–397

  7. Ferry, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus 423 / ...
    17h 10m
    £50–160

Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Oxford. However, you can fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Oxford. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oxford via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Motherwell station, Motherwell, and Birmingham New Street in around 13h 16m.

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