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 £160 - £390 and takes 7h 20m.

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 20m and costs £160 - £390.

How far is it from Galway to Islay?

The distance between Galway and Islay is 290 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Islay without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 19h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Galway to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 50+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Galway 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, fly
best
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 20m
£167–383
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
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
19h 14m
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Clones Diamondbus
2. Take the bus from Jubilee Road to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 270
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
20h 47m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 12mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 287.9 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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 a bus from Galway Coach Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Dublin Airport Zone 11, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 19h 14m.

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