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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

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    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
    €323–942
  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ILY - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain train
    11h 45m
    €274–465
  3. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane ILY - BHD
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Ballina Humbrtbus bus
    12h 13m
    €377–527

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€281Cheapest Price
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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.

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