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There are 6 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

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    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeILY - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 46m
    £50–269

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    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 train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
    15h 37m
    £77–340

  3. 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 Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDbusM19
    19h 5m
    £50–110

  4. 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
    11h 55m
    £286–453

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

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Village Hallbus
    3. Take the bus from Village Hall 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 33m
    £58–192

  6. 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 29m
    £137–465

Port Ellen to Cardiff by bus, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration15h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest 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 a bus from Charlotte Street to Cardiff Central via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 15h 37m.

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