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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Galway is to fly and train which costs €190 - €390 and takes 8h 4m.

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 4m and costs €190 - €390.

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 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Islay to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 558+ 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, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)ILY - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
8h 4m
€196–388
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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 Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
19h 18m
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 Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt Station64
22h 3m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry #2
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 Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
5. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Eyre Square964
22h 37m

Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

13Weekly Planes

5h 33mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 472.9 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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 Zone 21, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, 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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