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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Islay is to train and fly and bus and ferry which costs £120 - £350 and takes 15h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Islay is to train and fly which takes 11h 41m and costs £200 - £500.

How far is it from Europe to Islay?

The distance between Europe and Islay is 849 miles.

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

It takes approximately 11h 41m to get from Europe to Islay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Europe and Islay?

Islay is 1h behind Europe. It is currently 12:20 AM in Europe and 11:20 PM in Islay.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Europe to Islay by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train, fly to Islay
best
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Islay (ILY)FRA - ILY
11h 41m
£209–494
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)FRA - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotel
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
15h 29m
£127–349
Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)FRA - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
16h 23m
£141–342

Frankfurt (FRA) to Islay (ILY) flights

14Weekly Planes

9h 3mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 844.1 mi
Duration: 11h 41m

What companies run services between Europe and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Europe to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Argyll Arms Hotel, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.

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