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How to get fromBelfast to Port Ellenby plane, busferry, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Belfast to Port Ellen by plane, busferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHD - ILY
    5h 18m
    £192–392

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    15h 6m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Port Ellen, Scotland?

Aer Lingus, Loganair, and British Airways fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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