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

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

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  1. Fly Islay to Birmingham Airport, train

    best
    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
    £336–523

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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 Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    18h 20m
    £63–151

  3. Ferry, bus, train via Crewe

    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 Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
    5. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 52m
    £178–340

  4. Ferry, bus via Birmingham

    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 Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    17h 4m
    £72–173

  5. 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
    10h 5m
    £73–223

  6. Fly Islay to Bristol Airport, train

    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 27m
    £238–350

  7. Fly Islay to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane ILY - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 53m
    £137–485

  8. Ferry, bus, train

    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 Queen Street Low Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    16h 13m
    £260–435

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

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration14h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£178Cheapest 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 fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Cardiff Central via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 14h 52m.

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