How to travel from Islay to Saint Davids, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Saint Davids is around 915km (569 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Islay to Saint Davids by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Saint Davids → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train
Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Haverfordwest.
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Haverfordwest.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£275($325)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Hinckley St and then to Haverfordwest.
- Duration21h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£63($75)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Saint Davids
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Saint Davids by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Islay and Saint Davids is around 915km (569 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 435km (270 miles)
It takes around 16h 25m to get from Islay and Saint Davids by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Saint Davids is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Saint Davids is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Saint Davids. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Haverfordwest. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Saint Davids. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Haverfordwest. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Saint Davids. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Haverfordwest. instead which will take 7h 45m.
The closest major airport to Saint Davids is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Islay to Saint Davids. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Manchester Shudehill then take the train to Haverfordwest. instead which will take 16h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Saint Davids is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 16h 25m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Saint Davids
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train + 3 similar | 6h 40m | £210($250) | every 4 hours | 915km (569 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7h 45m | £260($305) | every 4 hours | 936km (581 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train | 10h 5m | £395($465) | every 20 mins | 955km (593 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 10h 50m | £175($210) | once daily | 1,005km (625 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 17h 10m | £275($325) | once a week | 1,132km (703 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 16h 25m | £195($230) | once daily | 1,047km (651 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 21h 35m | £63($75) | once daily | 1,141km (709 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Saint Davids
Train operators
Transport for Wales
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airports near Saint Davids
The following major airports near Saint Davids offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 182km (113 miles) from Saint Davids
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Saint Davids