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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Donegal is to fly and bus which costs €190 - €700 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 7h 41m and costs €190 - €700.

How far is it from Islay to Donegal?

The distance between Islay and Donegal is 187 km.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Donegal without a car is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry which takes 18h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Islay to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 301+ hotels available in Donegal.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Islay to Donegal by plane, bus, ferry, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)ILY - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
7h 41m
€196–670
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Donegal30
18h 22m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderry0
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal64
18h 48m

Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights

13Weekly Planes

6h 52mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Donegal.

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Distance: 187.4 km
Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Islay to Donegal. However, you can fly to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), walk to City of Derry Airport, take the line 234 bus to Derry Londonderry Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Donegal via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 2, and Enniskillen in around 18h 22m.

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