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How to get fromBelfast to Islayby plane, busferry, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Islay by plane, busferry, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHD - ILY
    4h
    £282–392

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 30m
    £27–88

  3. Bus and ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    15h 8m
    £48–148

  4. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry via Oban

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 46m
    £31–123

Belfast to Islay by busferry, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration15h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

Aer Lingus, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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