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How to get fromOxford to IslayBy train, bus, ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    13h 43m
    £160–340

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    16h 2m
    £57–134

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY)plane plane LCY - ILY
    9h 10m
    £195–576

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    17h 1m
    £113–264

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)plane plane LHR - ILY
    6h 5m
    £168–568

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    8h 49m
    £312–495

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BRS - ILY
    6h 35m
    £253–392

Oxford to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration13h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Oxford to Islay. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Waterloo Lane, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 16h 2m.

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