How to travel from Islay to Bath, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Bath is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Islay to Bath by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bath → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol (BRS).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost£175($210)
Loganair
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bath.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£54($64)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
- Duration14h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£235($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Bath
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Bath by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £54 ($64) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).
The distance between Islay and Bath is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 548km (340 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Islay and Bath by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Bath is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Bath is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £54 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Bath. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Bath. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Islay and Bath. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and arrive at Bristol (BRS) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Islay to Bath. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Islay to Bath typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Islay (ILY) and and arrive into Bristol (BRS).
The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Islay to Bath. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Bath is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £405 ($480).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Bath
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 40m | £175($210) | every 4 hours | 671km (417 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 4hrs | £540($640) | every 4 hours | 824km (512 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4hrs | £405($480) | every 4 hours | 877km (545 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 6h 55m | £105($125) | once daily | 761km (473 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 15m | £54($64) | once daily | 1,028km (639 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 14h 5m | £235($275) | once a week | 954km (593 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train | 15hrs | £260($305) | once a week | 1,037km (644 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Bath
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Bath
The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Bath
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Bath
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Bath