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How to get fromIslay to Chirkby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Chirk by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ILY - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chirktrain train
    5h 50m
    £74–317

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Crossbus bus 926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    11h 54m
    £108–228

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 802
    13h 32m
    £77–178

  4. Ferry, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    16h 34m
    £76–168

Islay to Chirk by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Chirk, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Islay to Chirk. However, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Chirk. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Chirk via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Anniesland Cross, Anniesland, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 11h 54m.

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