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

The cheapest way to get from Tarbert to Islay is to bus and fly and ferry which costs £65 - £280 and takes 14h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tarbert to Islay is to bus and fly which takes 9h 41m and costs £200 - £380.

How far is it from Tarbert to Islay?

The distance between Tarbert and Islay is 391 miles.

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

It takes approximately 15h 9m to get from Tarbert to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 51+ hotels available in Islay.

Tarbert to Islay - 3 ways to travel via bus, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Tarbert to Islay by bus, plane, or ferry

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 Cork Airport, fly to Islay
best
1. Take the bus from Tarbert to Harvey's Quaybus
2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
3. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Islay (ILY)plane ORK - ILY
15h 9m
£103–406
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarbert to Harvey's Quaybus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus
5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
14h 7m
£66–272
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Islay
1. Take the bus from Tarbert to Harvey's Quaybus
2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY)plane DUB - ILY
9h 41m
£203–373

Cork Airport (ORK) to Islay (ILY) flights

10Weekly Planes

9h 52mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tarbert to Islay.

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Distance: 388.3 mi
Duration: 15h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Tarbert to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Harvey's Quay, walk to Henry Street, take the bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Harvey's Quay, walk to Limerick Arthurs Qy, take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY).

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