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How to get fromIslay to Cardiffby ferry, bus, train or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Islay to Cardiff by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 50m
    £118–300

  2. Fly Islay to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ILY - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 20m
    £62–301

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to University REbus bus 111
    16h 47m
    £70–173

  4. Ferry, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 48m
    £64–182

  5. Ferry, bus, train via Warrington

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 1m
    £156–304

  6. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 41m
    £183–390

  7. Ferry, bus, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    16h 13m
    £274–422

  8. Fly Islay to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ILY - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 7m
    £335–414

Islay to Cardiff by ferry, bus, foot, and train

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration13h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Cardiff. However, you can take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Crewe, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to University RE via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 16h 47m.

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