What is the cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Islay is to train and fly which costs £45 - £280 and takes 8h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Islay is to train and fly which takes 8h 9m and costs £45 - £280.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Islay?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Islay is 342 miles.

How do I travel from Shrewsbury to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Islay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 41m and costs £55 - £330.

How long does it take to get from Shrewsbury to Islay?

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Shrewsbury to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

Shrewsbury to Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Islay by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane BHX - ILY
8h 9m
£49–271
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 41m
£58–322
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Station Roadbus 978
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
15h 30m
£69–293
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Road Endbus 976
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
18h 9m
£60–180

Shrewsbury to Islay by train, foot, and ferry

2Weekly Services

14h 41mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shrewsbury to Islay.

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Distance: 339.6 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Shrewsbury to Islay. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Shrewsbury to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 14h 41m.

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