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 which costs £85 - £400 and takes 10h 59m.

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 56m and costs £230 - £350.

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 10h 59m to get from Tarbert to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Islay.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Tarbert 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, bus to Cork Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Tarbert to Harvey's Quay
2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
3. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Islay (ILY)ORK - ILY
10h 59m
£89–398
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tarbert to Harvey's Quay
2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY)DUB - ILY
9h 56m
£235–345
Bus, bus to Kerry Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tarbert to Newcastle West
2. Take the bus from Newcastle West to Kerry Airport
3. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Islay (ILY)KIR - ILY
20h

Cork Airport (ORK) to Islay (ILY) flights

15Weekly Planes

7h 1mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 388.2 mi
Duration: 10h 59m

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 Arthur's Quay, take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY).

Airlines

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.