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

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There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Chirk by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeILY - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chirktrain
    6h 28m
    £59–238
  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    11h 52m
    £52–222
  3. Ferry, bus, train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
    13h 50m
    £59–166
  4. Ferry, bus, Steam train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain
    17h 29m

Islay to Chirk by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Chirk. However, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Chirk. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Chirk via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 11h 52m.

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