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How to get fromCastlebar to Islayby train, plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Castlebar to Islay by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Dublin Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY)planeDUB - ILY
    8h 39m
    £236–345

  2. Bus, bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Charlestownbus
    2. Take the bus from Charlestown Murray's Bar to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentrebus
    3. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Islay (ILY)planeLDY - ILY
    12h 38m
    £252–836

  3. Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Streettrain
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY)planeBHD - ILY
    13h 49m
    £280–546

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Castlebar to Islay. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, take the line 782 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Charlestown, take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre, take the line 234 bus to City of Derry Airport, walk to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY).

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