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

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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
    19h 45m
    £335–550

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    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
    21h 45m
    £70–169

  3. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Islay (ILY)plane plane NQY - ILY
    24h 24m
    £93–378

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BRS - ILY
    9h 56m
    £110–348

  5. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Islay (ILY)plane plane SOU - ILY
    13h 22m
    £194–602

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 746.1 mi
  • Duration: 19h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Hotel via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 21h 45m.

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