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How to get fromIsle of Islay to Walesby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Wales 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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    6h 43m
    £226–398

  2. Fly Islay to Bristol Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ILY - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    5h 31m
    £62–282

  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 Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    17h 45m
    £87–219

  4. Fly Islay to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    7h 5m
    £184–363

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

    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 bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    10h 57m
    £70–208

Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Isle of Islay, Scotland and Wales?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Wales. 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 Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Newport (S Wales). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Sophia Gardens via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 17h 45m.

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