What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Inner Hebrides?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Inner Hebrides is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £85 and takes 17h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Inner Hebrides?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Inner Hebrides is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs £55 - £290.

How far is it from Cardiff to Inner Hebrides?

The distance between Cardiff and Inner Hebrides is 538 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Inner Hebrides without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Inner Hebrides without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 16h 12m and costs £200 - £650.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Inner Hebrides?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Cardiff to Inner Hebrides, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inner Hebrides?

There are 119+ hotels available in Inner Hebrides.

Cardiff to Inner Hebrides - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Inner Hebrides by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Islay
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)LHR - ILY
6h 18m
£178–614
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
17h 11m
£47–85
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Road978
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
16h 12m
£205–618
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Islay
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)BHX - ILY
9h 18m
£283–461
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
10h 18m
£59–169
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Islay
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Islay (ILY)BRS - ILY
5h 11m
£56–283

Cardiff to Inner Hebrides by train, bus, and ferry

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16h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 534.4 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Inner Hebrides, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Inner Hebrides. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Post Office via Bristol Parkway, Haymarket, Haymarket Station, Station Road, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 16h 12m.

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