How to travel from Islay to Oxford, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Oxford is around 807km (502 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Islay to Oxford 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 Oxford → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Oxford.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£390($460)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Oxford.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
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 Oxford City Centre Queens Lane.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£59($70)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Oxford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Oxford by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £390 ($460).
The distance between Islay and Oxford is around 807km (502 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Islay and Oxford by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Oxford is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £390 ($460).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Oxford is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Oxford. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Oxford. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Oxford. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Oxford. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Oxford. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Oxford. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Oxford is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Oxford. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Oxford. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Oxford. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Oxford is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £390 ($460).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Oxford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 40m | £390($460) | every 4 hours | 807km (502 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 3h 40m | £555($655) | every 4 hours | 824km (512 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 3h 50m | £390($460) | every 4 hours | 817km (507 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 13h 25m | £225($265) | once a week | 906km (563 miles) |
| Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, train | 14h 35m | £265($310) | once a week | 989km (614 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 16h 5m | £270($320) | once a week | 1,098km (683 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 30m | £59($70) | once daily | 949km (590 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Oxford
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Oxford Bus Company
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Oxford
The following major airports near Oxford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Oxford
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Oxford
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Oxford