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How to get fromKnock to Islayby bus, plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Knock to Islay by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Knock to Ballybofeybus
    2. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentrebus
    3. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Islay (ILY)planeLDY - ILY
    11h 40m

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Claremorris to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Islay (ILY)planeDUB - ILY
    9h 38m
    £217–355

  3. Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Claremorris to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Streettrain
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY)planeBHD - ILY
    14h 48m
    £281–556

City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£213Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Knock to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Ballybofey, take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre, take the line 234 bus to City of Derry Airport, walk to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Claremorris, walk to Claremorris, take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, take the line 782 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY).

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