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How to get fromDonegal to Isle of Islayby bus or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Donegal to Isle of Islay by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus
    2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Islay (ILY)plane plane LDY - ILY
    10h 24m
    £253–820

  2. Bus to Donegal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to An Clochán Liathbus bus
    2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Islay (ILY)plane plane CFN - ILY
    11h 38m
    £87–344

  3. Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHD - ILY
    10h 22m

  4. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY)plane plane DUB - ILY
    9h 44m
    £213–371

City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the bus to Ulsterbus Depot, take the line 234 bus to City of Derry Airport, walk to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take the bus to An Clochán Liath, take the line 966 bus to Aerft Dhún na nGall, walk to Donegal Airport (CFN) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel.

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