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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Islay is to bus and fly which costs £240 - £850 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Islay is to bus and fly which takes 10h 10m and costs £240 - £850.

How far is it from Sligo to Islay?

The distance between Sligo and Islay is 157 miles.

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

It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Sligo to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 43+ hotels available in Islay.

Sligo to Islay - 2 ways to travel via bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Sligo to Islay by bus or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Islay (ILY)LDY - ILY
10h 10m
£243–824
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 15
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY)BHD - ILY
13h 20m

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

16Weekly Planes

8hAverage Duration

£234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.2 mi
Duration: 10h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre, take the line 234 bus to City of Derry Airport, walk to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Enniskillen, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 15, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY).

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