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

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There are 9 ways to get from Islay to Cardiff by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh

    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 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 37m
    £175–372

  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 Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    16h 34m
    £67–162

  3. 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 38m
    £82–230

  4. 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 Anniesland Crossbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Motherwell to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 53m
    £132–332

  5. 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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 25m
    £275–477

  6. Ferry, bus via Manchester

    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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    17h 30m
    £96–272

  7. 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 10m
    £72–286

  8. 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
    18h 24m
    £156–498

  9. 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
    5h 38m
    £236–508

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

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration14h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 554.1 mi
  • Duration: 14h 37m

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 Queen Street, take the train to Haymarket, 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 Cardiff North Road via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 16h 34m.

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