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How to get fromLondonderry to Islayby taxi, ferry, plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Londonderry to Islay by taxi, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the taxi from Londonderry to Ballycastletaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry ferry
    2h 22m
    £182–200

  2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport

    1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Islay (ILY)plane plane LDY - ILY
    6h 30m
    £190–650

  3. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BHD - ILY
    9h 32m
    £308–504

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£193Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Londonderry, Northern Ireland and Islay, Scotland?

Loganair and British Airways fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Islay (ILY) 3 times a day.

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