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How to get fromLlantwit Major to Islayby train, plane, bus or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Llantwit Major to Islay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Islay

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)planeBHX - ILY
    10h 52m
    £288–464

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan Bus StationbusM19
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    19h 57m
    £61–131

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBRS - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotelbus
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
    12h 46m
    £68–202

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Islay

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Islay (ILY)planeBRS - ILY
    6h 18m
    £282–422

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Llantwit Major Interchange to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Universitytrain
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    21h 29m

Llantwit Major to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration19h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Llantwit Major, Wales and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Llantwit Major to Islay. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Llantwit Major to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Cardiff Central, Newport (S Wales), Queensway Q1, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 19h 57m.

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