The distance between Newry and Islay is around 370km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Newry to Islay by train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Newry if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Islay (ILY).
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Take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Islay (ILY).
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There are several options for getting from Newry to Islay by train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around £310 ($370) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £335 ($395).
The distance between Newry and Islay is around 370km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Newry and Islay by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Newry to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £335 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Newry and Islay is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around £310 ($370) for a standard one-way ticket.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newry to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Islay is Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Islay. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newry to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £335 ($395).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 10m | £335($395) | 5 times a day | 370km (230 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 35m | £310($370) | 5 times a day | 521km (324 miles) |
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The following major airports near Islay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.