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How to get fromIslay to Ballycastleby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Islay to Ballycastle by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane ILY - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballina Humbrtbus bus
    12h 39m
    €346–1,035

  2. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane ILY - CFN
    2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballina Humbrtbus bus
    20h 29m
    €172–701

  3. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane ILY - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain train
    12h 45m
    €421–604

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 39m

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 Donegal Airport (CFN), walk to Aerft Dhún na nGall, take the line 966 bus to An Clochán Liath, take the bus to Donegal, take the bus to Sligo Bus Stn, take the bus to Ballina Humbrt, then take the bus to Ballycastle.

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