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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Islay is to train and fly which costs £160 - £350 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Islay is to train and fly which takes 8h 20m and costs £160 - £350.

How far is it from Sligo to Islay?

The distance between Sligo and Islay is 207 miles.

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

It takes approximately 11h 46m to get from Sligo to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 45+ hotels available in Islay.

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

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

Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillenbus
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY)plane BHD - ILY
11h 46m
Train to Dublin Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY)plane DUB - ILY
8h 20m
£163–342

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY) flights

25Weekly Planes

7h 27mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.6 mi
Duration: 11h 46m

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 Enniskillen, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 2, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 20, 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). Alternatively, you can take the train to Drumcondra, walk to Drumcondra Station, take the line 700 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY).

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