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How to get fromPort Ellen to Ballycastleby plane, train, bus, ferry, or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Ellen 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 38m
    £321–457

  2. Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train

    cheapest
    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 / ...
    18h 27m
    £42–107

  3. Fly to City Of Derry Airport

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane ILY - LDY
    8h 44m
    £266–824

Port Ellen to Ballycastle by bus, ferry, busferry, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration18h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Port Ellen, 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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