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How to get fromExeter to Isle of Islayby train, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Isle of Islay by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    18h 45m
    £311–515

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    20h 21m
    £79–202

  3. Fly from Exeter

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Islay (ILY)plane plane EXT - ILY
    17h 59m
    £102–483

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BRS - ILY
    8h 57m
    £81–287

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 694.6 mi
  • Duration: 18h 45m

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

Aer Lingus, Loganair, and KLM fly from Exeter (EXT) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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