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How to get fromIslay to Donegalby ferry, bus, busferry, plane, or train

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

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  1. Ferry, bus, bus and ferry

    best
    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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus bus 64
    18h 6m

  2. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane ILY - CFN
    2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus bus
    14h 41m
    €144–628

  3. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane ILY - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus bus
    7h 46m
    €309–948

  4. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

    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 Londonderrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus bus
    8h 43m
    €389–581

Islay (ILY) to Donegal Airport (CFN) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 6m

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Islay to Donegal. However, you can take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 7, take the bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), walk to Aerft Dhún na nGall, take the line 966 bus to An Clochán Liath, then take the bus to Donegal.

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