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How to get fromPortrush to Islayby taxi, ferry, bus, busferry, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Portrush to Islay by taxi, ferry, bus, busferry, train, or plane

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Portrush to Ballycastletaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry ferry
    1h 41m
    £166–182

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus bus 218
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    17h 26m
    £36–101

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHD - ILY
    6h 33m
    £310–428

Portrush to Islay by bus, foot, busferry, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Islay. However, you can take the taxi to Ballycastle then take the ferry to Port Ellen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 17h 26m.

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