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How to get fromWales to Isle of Manby train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Wales to Isle of Man by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Liverpool, fly

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    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane LPL - IOM
    3h 44m
    $61–220

  2. Train, car ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    7h 35m
    $111–190

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    10h 2m
    $77–164

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    6h 16m
    $72–101

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane MAN - IOM
    4h 14m
    $90–246

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane BHX - IOM
    4h 13m
    $177–354

  7. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane BRS - IOM
    3h 14m
    $86–265

  8. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    7h 39m
    $119–195

Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Wales and Isle of Man?

There is no direct connection from Wales to Isle of Man. However, you can take the train to Chester, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM), walk to Isle Of Man Airport, then take the line 2 bus to Castletown. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Isle of Man Douglas via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool James Street, and Liverpool in around 7h 35m.

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