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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 17m
    £87–344

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

    cheapest
    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 37m
    £63–190

  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
    14h 50m
    £161–345

  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 Millennium Pointbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 42m
    £71–158

  5. Fly Islay to Bristol Airport

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ILY - BRS
    3h 54m
    £293–375

  6. 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
    8h 15m
    £106–461

  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
    15h 6m
    £238–400

  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 590 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    17h 30m
    £85–191

Islay to Bristol by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

Loganair and easyJet fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS) 6 times a week.

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