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How to get fromIslay to Galwayby plane, train, ferry, bus, or busferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Galway by plane, train, ferry, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ILY - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 10m
    €242–430

  2. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane ILY - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    14h 20m
    €120–460

  3. Ferry, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    19h 10m

  4. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane ILY - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 27m
    €265–512

Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Galway. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Galway Coach Stn via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 19h 10m.

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