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

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

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  1. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

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    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
    €300–897

  2. Ferry, bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    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 21m
    €53–133

  3. 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 53m
    €385–524

Islay to Donegal by ferry, bus, and busferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration18h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Donegal. However, you can fly to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), walk to City of Derry Airport, take the line 234 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Donegal via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Derry Bus Station in around 18h 21m.

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