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

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Aberystwyth by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, train

    best
    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 train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
    18h 2m
    £61–175

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeILY - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
    9h 21m
    £58–285

  3. 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
    12h 55m
    £302–510

  4. Ferry, bus

    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 Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57 to Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stopbus
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus409
    19h 58m
    £60–142

  5. 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 30m
    £130–353

Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest 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 Ferry Terminal, walk to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Newhall St, walk to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Aberystwyth. Alternatively, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Aberystwyth.

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