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How to get fromIslay to Bristolby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Islay to Bristol by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Islay to Birmingham Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ILY - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5h 13m
    £221–393

  2. Fly Islay to Bristol Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ILY - BRS
    3h 23m
    £59–285

  3. Ferry, bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Crossbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    13h 40m
    £171–385

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 11m
    £65–158

  5. Fly Islay to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane ILY - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    9h 52m
    £126–504

  6. Ferry, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    8h 51m
    £65–191

  7. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    16h 21m
    £291–464

  8. Ferry, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    17h 18m
    £103–282

Islay to Bristol by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

Loganair and easyJet fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS) 4 times a week.

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