What is the cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Islay is to ferry which costs £80 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Islay is to ferry which takes 1h 15m and costs £80.

Is there a direct ferry between Ballycastle and Islay?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Ballycastle and arriving at Port Ellen. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Ballycastle to Islay?

The distance between Ballycastle and Islay is 31 miles.

How do I travel from Ballycastle to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Ballycastle to Islay without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 15m and costs £80.

How long does it take to get from Ballycastle to Islay?

The ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellen takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

Ballycastle to Islay - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus

There are 2 ways to get from Ballycastle to Islay by ferry, bus, train, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
1h 15m
£80
Bus, train, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
5. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
6. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
19h 7m

Ballycastle to Islay by ferry

14Weekly Ferries

1h 15mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballycastle to Islay.

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Distance: 31.1 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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

Kintyre Express operates a ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellen twice daily. Tickets cost £80 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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