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

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There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Isle of Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Islay

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    9h 27m
    £124–373

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Islay

    cheapest
    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
    6h 42m
    £84–349

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    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 40m
    £255–455

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 25m
    £96–279

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    14h 18m
    £96–299

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration18h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Hotel via Haymarket, Haymarket, Oban Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 18h 40m.

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