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How to get fromIsle of Islay to Ballycastleby plane, train, bus, ferry, or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Ballycastle by plane, train, bus, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane ILY - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    7h 43m

  2. Fly to City Of Derry Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane ILY - LDY
    8h 53m
    £230–750

  3. Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    17h 51m

Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Isle of Islay, Scotland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

Loganair and British Airways fly from Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) once daily.

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