How to travel from St Asaph to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between St Asaph and Islay is around 585km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 5m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from St Asaph to Islay by bus, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → St Asaph if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£290($340)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay then Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Asaph and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Asaph to Islay by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £165 ($195) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($340).
The distance between St Asaph and Islay is around 585km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (204 miles)
It takes around 11h 60m to get from St Asaph and Islay by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from St Asaph to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx £290 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between St Asaph and Islay is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £165 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between St Asaph and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 6h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Asaph and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 6h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Asaph to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 6h 5m.
The closest major airport to Islay is Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Islay. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) 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 St Asaph to Islay. We recommend that you take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 11h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Asaph to Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 60m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Asaph and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 6h 5m | £290($340) | 5 times a day | 585km (363 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 60m | £165($195) | once daily | 651km (404 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 45m | £175($205) | once a week | 762km (473 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 12h 45m | £165($195) | once a week | 739km (459 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Asaph and Islay
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
Transport for Wales
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Islay
The following major airports near Islay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Islay
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Islay
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Islay