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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Cork is to fly which costs €100 - €420 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Cork is to fly and train which takes 7h 41m and costs €220 - €450.

How far is it from Islay to Cork?

The distance between Islay and Cork is 459 km.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Cork without a car is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry which takes 20h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Islay to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 329+ hotels available in Cork.

Islay to Cork - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Cork by plane, ferry, bus, busferry, 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.

Fly to Cork Airport
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1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane ILY - ORK
10h 40m
€100–412
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
5. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
20h 34m
Fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ILY - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
7h 41m
€226–444
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
5. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
21h 55m

Islay (ILY) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

5Weekly Planes

9h 45mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 459.4 km
Duration: 10h 40m

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Islay (ILY) to Cork Airport (ORK) 5 times a week.

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