What is the cheapest way to get from Donegal to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Islay is to bus and fly which costs £95 - £400 and takes 10h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Donegal to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Islay is to bus and fly which takes 9h 3m and costs £210 - £700.

How far is it from Donegal to Islay?

The distance between Donegal and Islay is 117 miles.

How do I travel from Donegal to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Donegal to Islay without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and ferry which takes 17h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Donegal to Islay?

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Donegal to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 52+ hotels available in Islay.

Donegal to Islay - 3 ways to travel via bus, plane, bus and ferry, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Donegal to Islay by bus, plane, busferry, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Islay (ILY)plane LDY - ILY
9h 3m
£218–668
Bus to Donegal Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to An Clochán Liathbus
2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Islay (ILY)plane CFN - ILY
10h 17m
£95–396
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
17h 57m

City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Islay (ILY) flights

8Weekly Planes

8h 21mAverage Duration

£211Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donegal to Islay.

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Distance: 116.8 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Ulsterbus Depot, take the line 234 bus to City of Derry Airport, walk to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Foyle Street Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 7, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 17h 57m.

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