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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Cork is to fly and train which costs €200 - €430 and takes 8h 12m.

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 8h 12m and costs €200 - €430.

How far is it from Islay to Cork?

The distance between Islay and Cork is 531 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 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Islay to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 290+ hotels available in Cork.

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

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

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

Fly, train
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1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ILY - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 12m
€201–422
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 Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
20h 23m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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 Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
20h 27m

Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

18Weekly Planes

5h 56mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 531.1 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Cork. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Cork. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Cork Alfred Street via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 in around 20h 23m.

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