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

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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 Birmingham Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ILY - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 18m
    £337–417

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    11h 38m
    £65–187

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to University REbus bus 111
    18h 37m
    £71–173

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus bus 978
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Newport (S Wales)train train
    18h 59m
    £263–447

  5. Fly Islay to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ILY - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 31m
    £301–354

  6. Fly Islay to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane ILY - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    11h 40m
    £135–506

Port Ellen to Cardiff by bus and ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration18h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Street to University RE via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 18h 37m.

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