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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Cardiff is to ferry and bus which costs £70 - £150 and takes 17h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £290.

How far is it from Islay to Cardiff?

The distance between Islay and Cardiff is 378 miles.

How do I travel from Islay to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Islay to Cardiff without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 13h 50m and costs £130 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Islay to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Islay to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Cardiff by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ILY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 39m
£62–288
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 50m
£133–365
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
17h 1m
£71–147
Ferry, bus, train via Warrington
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 1m
£162–400
Ferry, bus, train #2
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newport (S Wales)train
16h 13m
£214–722

Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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5h 8mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Islay to Cardiff.

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Distance: 376.2 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Cardiff. However, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, 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 Central, and Crewe in around 13h 50m.

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