How to travel from Cotswolds to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Cotswolds and Islay is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Cotswolds if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£235($280)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£240($285)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Glasgow and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£57($68)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Cotswolds and Islay is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 439km (273 miles)
It takes around 13h 50m to get from Cotswolds and Islay by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cotswolds and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cotswolds and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 5h 25m.
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 Cotswolds to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 13h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Islay is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 50m and will usually cost around £240 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly + 4 similar | 4h 20m | £235($280) | 5 times a week | 739km (459 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 4h 35m | £220($260) | 5 times a week | 668km (415 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane | 5h 15m | £585($695) | 5 times a week | 930km (578 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 25m | £545($645) | 5 times a week | 913km (567 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 8h 20m | £130($150) | 5 times a week | 829km (515 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 13h 50m | £240($285) | once a week | 899km (559 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, ferry | 15hrs | £265($315) | once a week | 979km (609 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 25m | £57($68) | 5 times a week | 810km (503 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cotswolds and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
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