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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Galway is to fly and bus which costs €100 - €430 and takes 14h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Galway is to fly and train which takes 8h 19m and costs €220 - €440.

How far is it from Islay to Galway?

The distance between Islay and Galway is 473 km.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Galway without a car is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 19h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Islay to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 660+ hotels available in Galway.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Galway 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 to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ILY - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 19m
€222–435
Fly to Cork Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane ILY - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus
14h 20m
€109–421
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 to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
5. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
19h 25m
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 14 to Jubilee Roadbus 271
5. Take the bus from Clones Diamond to Galway Cathedralbus
20h 25m

Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

23Weekly Planes

6h 1mAverage Duration

€234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 472.9 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Galway. 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 Galway. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Galway Coach Stn via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station, Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Airport Zone 13 in around 19h 25m.

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