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How to get fromBallycastle to Islayby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Ballycastle to Islay by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY)plane plane DUB - ILY
    10h 49m
    £169–372
  2. Bus, bus to Donegal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Station to Sligo Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Croithlíbus bus
    3. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Islay (ILY)plane plane CFN - ILY
    15h 26m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ballycastle to Islay. However, you can take the line 445 bus to Ballina Bus Station, take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin-Airport-DUB airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take the line 445 bus to Ballina Bus Station, take the bus to Sligo Bus Station, walk to Sligo Markievicz Road, take the bus to Croithlí, take the line 966 bus to Aerfort Dhún na nGall, walk to Donegal Airport (CFN) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY).

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