What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth is to ferry and bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 20h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth is to fly and bus and train which takes 10h 31m and costs £310 - £500.

How far is it from Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Isle of Islay and Aberystwyth is 431 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 20h 42m and costs £55 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 776+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth 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 to Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ILY - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
11h 1m
£277–427
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
20h 42m
£58–143
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
10h 32m
£134–392
Fly to Bristol Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ILY - BRS
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Queensway Q1
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
10h 31m
£313–498

Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

5Weekly Planes

6h 27mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth.

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Distance: 428.7 mi
Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Isle of Islay, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Aberystwyth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Church Centre, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 20h 42m.

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