How to travel from Bournemouth to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Bournemouth and Islay is around 764km (475 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Islay by bus, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Bournemouth if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£525($620)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Cardiff University, Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£83($100)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Wolverhampton then Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£270($320)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Islay by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £83 ($100) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £525 ($620).
The distance between Bournemouth and Islay is around 764km (475 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 629km (391 miles)
It takes around 12h 45m to get from Bournemouth and Islay by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £525 ($620).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £83 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bournemouth and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bournemouth and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Islay is Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Islay. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bournemouth to Islay. We recommend that you take the bus to Cardiff University, Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 12h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 45m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 10m | £525($620) | 5 times a day | 764km (475 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane | 4h 40m | £430($505) | 5 times a day | 885km (550 miles) |
| Train to Clapham Junction, Fly | 5hrs | £470($555) | 5 times a day | 928km (577 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 45m | £83($100) | once a week | 1,045km (649 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 15h 10m | £270($320) | once a week | 1,071km (666 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bournemouth and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
South Western Railway
Bus companies
Stagecoach West Scotland
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Islay
The following major airports near Islay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Islay
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Islay
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Islay