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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Ireland is to fly which costs €170 - €370 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Ireland is to fly which takes 5h and costs €170 - €370.

How far is it from Islay to Ireland?

The distance between Islay and Ireland is 266 km.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Ireland without a car is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 16h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Islay to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1066+ hotels available in Ireland.

Islay to Ireland - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Ireland by plane, ferry, bus, 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 to Dublin Airport
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ILY - DUB
5h
€178–369
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
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 train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
16h 18m
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ILY - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
9h 52m
€291–480
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 Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
16h 46m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry via Burlington Road
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 Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
17h 2m

Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 53mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Islay to Ireland.

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Distance: 266 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Ireland?

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB) twice daily.

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