How to travel from Wrexham to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Wrexham and Islay is around 541km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Wrexham to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Wrexham if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£240($285)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).
The distance between Wrexham and Islay is around 541km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)
It takes around 11h 40m to get from Wrexham and Islay by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Islay is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Wrexham and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wrexham and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Wrexham to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 11h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Islay is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 45m | £240($285) | 5 times a day | 677km (421 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, Fly | 5hrs | £275($325) | 5 times a day | 541km (336 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 40m | £150($180) | once a week | 718km (446 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Victoria, bus and ferry | 12h 15m | £61($72) | once daily | 668km (415 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 12h 30m | £71($84) | once daily | 667km (415 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wrexham and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
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