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

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    13h 49m
    £174–322

  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 Street 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
    15h 58m
    £62–157

  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
    8h 36m
    £207–625

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 57m
    £276–444

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Bus Stationbus bus S4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    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
    18h 23m
    £102–268

  6. 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 4m
    £189–557

  7. 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 43m
    £204–367

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BRS - ILY
    8h 25m
    £86–307

Oxford to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration13h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 49m

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 Stafford, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Central Low Level, take the train to Anniesland, walk to Anniesland Cross, 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 Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 15h 58m.

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