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How to get fromIslay to Galwayby plane, train, ferry, bus or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Galway by plane, train, ferry, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ILY - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 14m
    €197–388

  2. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane ILY - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    23h 15m
    €86–323

  3. Ferry, bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus bus 761 / ...
    19h 18m

  4. Ferry, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus bus 212
    5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus 64
    22h 3m

  5. Ferry, bus, bus and ferry #2

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus bus 212
    5. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Eyre Squarebus bus 964
    22h 37m

Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Station via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 19h 18m.

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