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How to get fromPort Ellen to Cardiffby plane, train, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Ellen to Cardiff by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Islay to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeILY - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 45m
    £269–405

  2. Ferry, bus, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Lochfyne Oyster Barbus
    3. Take the bus from Lochfyne Oyster Bar to Terminal Buildingbus
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeGLA - BRS
    5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    12h 37m
    £57–191

  3. Fly Islay to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeILY - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 6m
    £65–306

  4. Fly Islay 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 Cardiff Centraltrain
    9h 34m
    £138–411

Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Port Ellen, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen to Cardiff. However, 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, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, 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 Lochfyne Oyster Bar, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central.

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