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How to get fromTarbert to Islayby bus or plane

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

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  1. Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tarbert to Harvey's Quaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY)plane plane DUB - ILY
    9h 14m
    £220–381

  2. Bus, bus to Cork Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tarbert to Harvey's Quaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Islay (ILY)plane plane ORK - ILY
    11h 54m
    £95–394

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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 Limerick Arthurs Qy, take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, 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).

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