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How to get fromIsle of Islay to Aberystwythby plane, train, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeILY - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
    11h
    £277–404
  2. Ferry, bus

    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 bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus409
    21h 4m
    £58–143
  3. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    10h 37m
    £136–395
  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeILY - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
    10h 23m
    £305–537

Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 21h 4m.

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