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

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

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  1. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

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    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
    7h 33m
    £201–440

  2. 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
    17h 42m

  3. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane ILY - LDY
    2. Take the train from Coleraine to Ballymenatrain train
    9h 46m
    £242–732

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Cushendall. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Belfast Lanyon Place, take the train to Ballymena, walk to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, then take the line 150 bus to Mill Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Mill Street via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 17h 42m.

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