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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Newhall Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    16h
    £44–139

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Roadbus bus 978
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    16h 52m
    £90–506

  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
    11h 37m
    £155–567

  4. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 978
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    21h 52m
    £54–222

  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
    5h 23m
    £147–567

  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
    9h 47m
    £57–314

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Islay (ILY)plane plane LGW - ILY
    7h 22m
    £164–412

London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration11h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£145Cheapest 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 bus to Newhall St, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Argyll Arms Hotel, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxford to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Birmingham New Street, Haymarket, Haymarket Station, Station Road, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 16h 52m.

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