How to travel from Islay to Welshpool, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Welshpool is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Islay to Welshpool by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Welshpool → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Navigation Street and then to Welshpool.
- Duration15hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Welshpool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Welshpool by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).
The distance between Islay and Welshpool is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)
It takes around 12h 30m to get from Islay and Welshpool by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Welshpool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £175 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Welshpool is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Welshpool. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Welshpool. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Welshpool. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Welshpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Welshpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Welshpool. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 12h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Welshpool is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 30m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Welshpool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 4hrs | £175($210) | every 4 hours | 660km (410 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 12h 30m | £170($200) | once a week | 792km (492 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 12h 15m | £85($100) | once daily | 718km (446 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15hrs | £61($72) | once daily | 841km (522 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Welshpool
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Welshpool
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Welshpool
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Welshpool
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Welshpool