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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Islay is to bus and fly which costs £150 - £340 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Islay is to bus and fly which takes 7h 25m and costs £150 - £340.

How far is it from Galway to Islay?

The distance between Galway and Islay is 290 miles.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Galway to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

Galway to Islay - 2 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Galway to Islay by bus, plane, or train

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 Dublin Airport, fly
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1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY)plane DUB - ILY
7h 25m
£157–333
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY)plane BHD - ILY
14h 25m
£273–437

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 15mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287.9 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Busáras, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 20, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY).

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