What is the cheapest way to get from Islay to Giant's Causeway?

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Giant's Causeway is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry and train which costs £40 - £120 and takes 16h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Islay to Giant's Causeway?

The fastest way to get from Islay to Giant's Causeway is to ferry which takes 1h 33m and costs £140 - £160.

Is there a direct ferry between Islay and Giant's Causeway?

No, there is no direct ferry from Islay to Giant's Causeway. However, there are services departing from Port Ellen and arriving at Ballycastle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Islay to Giant's Causeway?

The distance between Islay and Giant's Causeway is 44 miles.

How do I travel from Islay to Giant's Causeway without a car?

The best way to get from Islay to Giant's Causeway without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 33m and costs £140 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Islay to Giant's Causeway?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Islay to Giant's Causeway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Giant's Causeway?

There are 786+ hotels available in Giant's Causeway.

Islay to Giant's Causeway - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Giant's Causeway by ferry, bus, busferry, train, or plane

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Ellen to Ballycastleferry
1h 33m
£140–155
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
16h 36m
£45–112
Fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane ILY - LDY
6h 54m
£266–823
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ILY - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 26m
£323–462

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

7Weekly Planes

7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44.1 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland?

Kintyre Express operates a ferry from Port Ellen to Ballycastle twice daily. Tickets cost £80 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Loganair and British Airways fly from Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) once daily.

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