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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Welshpool is to ferry and bus which costs £55 - £120 and takes 18h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Welshpool is to fly and train which takes 8h 56m and costs £65 - £340.

How far is it from Isle of Islay to Welshpool?

The distance between Isle of Islay and Welshpool is 509 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Islay to Welshpool without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 18h 2m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 18h 2m to get from Isle of Islay to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 524+ hotels available in Welshpool.

Isle of Islay to Welshpool - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
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 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57 to Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
18h 2m
£59–118
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ILY - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Welshpool
11h 45m
£269–375
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
9h 2m
£118–385
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ILY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
8h 56m
£70–340

Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

8Weekly Planes

11h 55mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 505.9 mi
Duration: 18h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Welshpool. 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 Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop, walk to Brunel St, take the line 82 bus to New St Station, walk to Birmingham Coach Station, then take the bus to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A. Alternatively, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Welshpool.

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