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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Portrush is to ferry and taxi which costs £120 - £130 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Portrush is to ferry and taxi which takes 1h 42m and costs £120 - £130.

How far is it from Islay to Portrush?

The distance between Islay and Portrush is 51 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Portrush without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 1h 42m and costs £120 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Islay to Portrush, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 673+ hotels available in Portrush.

Islay to Portrush - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, and bus

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

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

Ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Ellen to Ballycastleferry
2. Take the taxi from Ballycastle to Portrushtaxi
1h 42m
£120–130
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
16h 6m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ILY - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
10h 59m
£261–429

Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

4Weekly Planes

9h 50mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islay to Portrush.

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Distance: 50.2 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Portrush. However, you can take the ferry to Ballycastle then take the taxi to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Dunluce Avenue via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 16h 6m.

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