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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Oxford is to ferry and bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 15h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Oxford is to fly and train which takes 4h 45m and costs £300 - £380.

How far is it from Islay to Oxford?

The distance between Islay and Oxford is 456 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Oxford without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 13h 21m and costs £150 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Islay to Oxford, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Oxford?

There are 833+ hotels available in Oxford.

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

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

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 London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ILY - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
4h 46m
£165–573
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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 Oxford Bus Stationbus
15h 50m
£57–132
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 Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain
13h 21m
£158–345
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ILY - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
5h 24m
£207–579
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ILY - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain
4h 45m
£304–372
Ferry, bus, train via Manchester
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain
14h 12m
£183–330
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wolverhamptontrain
4. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Oxfordtrain
15h 13m
£190–391

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

17Weekly Services

13h 21mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 453 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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, Glasgow Central, and Birmingham New Street in around 13h 21m.

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