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How to get fromWrexham to Isle of Islayby train, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Wrexham to Isle of Islay by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry via Oban

    best
    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Stirlingtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 978
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    15h 29m
    £83–227

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain 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
    15h 37m
    £67–166

  3. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHX - ILY
    11h 54m
    £202–375

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    7h 52m
    £184–366

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 439.9 mi
  • Duration: 15h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Wrexham to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Stirling, walk to Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Hotel via Railway Station, Chester, Manchester Victoria, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 15h 37m.

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