What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Isle of Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Isle of Islay is to train and fly and bus and ferry which costs £60 - £200 and takes 12h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Isle of Islay?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Isle of Islay is to train and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs £270 - £420.

How far is it from Cardiff to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Cardiff and Isle of Islay is 415 miles.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Isle of Islay?

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Cardiff to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Cardiff to Isle of Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Isle of Islay 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 Birmingham Airport, fly to Islay
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)BHX - ILY
10h 23m
£283–450
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest
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 Argyll Arms Hotel
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
12h 57m
£62–192
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
6h 32m
£276–412

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY) flights

15Weekly Planes

8h 22mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 413 mi
Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Argyll Arms Hotel, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel.

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