There are 3 ways to get from Islay to Ballycastle by plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
best- Fly from Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane ILY - LDY
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Sligo Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballina Humbrtbus
12h 39m€323–942Fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ILY - DUB
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain
11h 45m€274–465Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
- Fly from Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ILY - BHD
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Ballina Humbrtbus
12h 13m€377–527
Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Islay to Ballycastle is to fly and train which costs €270 - €470 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Islay to Ballycastle is to fly and train which takes 11h 45m and costs €270 - €470.
The distance between Islay and Ballycastle is 346 km.
It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from Islay to Ballycastle, including transfers.
There are 135+ hotels available in Ballycastle.
What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Ballycastle, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Islay to Ballycastle. However, you can fly to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), walk to City of Derry Airport, take the line 234 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, take the bus to Sligo Bus Stn, take the bus to Ballina Humbrt, then take the bus to Ballycastle. Alternatively, 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, take the train to Manulla Junction, take the train to Ballina, walk to Ballina Bus Stn, then take the line 445 bus to Ballycastle.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Islay to City Of Derry Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €280–900
Flights from Islay to City Of Derry Airport via Glasgow, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €410–1,300
Flights from Islay to Dublin Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–320
Flights from Islay to George Best Belfast City Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–340
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Islay to City Of Derry Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €280–900
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Islay to George Best Belfast City Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–330
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–29
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Derry Bus Station to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Enniskillen Bus to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Treacy Coaches
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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