There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Chirk 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- Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ILY - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Chirktrain
5h 49m£307–380Ferry, bus, train via Warrington
cheapest- Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
11h 48m£112–227Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
- Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
13h 28m£139–313Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
13h 13m£121–246
Islay to Chirk by ferry, bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islay to Chirk is to ferry and bus and train via Warrington which costs £110 - £230 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Islay to Chirk is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs £300 - £380.
The distance between Islay and Chirk is 363 miles.
The best way to get from Islay to Chirk without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Warrington which takes 11h 48m and costs £110 - £230.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Islay to Chirk, including transfers.
There are 471+ hotels available in Chirk.
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, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 11h 48m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Islay to Birmingham Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–260
Flights from Islay to Birmingham Airport via Glasgow, Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–260
Flights from Islay to Birmingham Airport via Glasgow, Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–270
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham International to Chirk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–50
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £6–9
- Car Fare
- £40–50
Ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–85
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £10–15
- Car Fare
- £65–85
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