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How to get fromShrewsbury to Islayby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    6h 45m
    £277–387

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    13h 48m
    £72–167

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    12h 17m
    £117–243

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Chester

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 830
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 16m
    £79–182

Shrewsbury to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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 Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, 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, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 12h 17m.

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