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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalby busferry, bus, ferry or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by busferry, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    14h 45m

  2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBHD - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotelbus
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalferry
    10h 16m
    £56–212

  3. Fly from Belfast International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBFS - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotelbus
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalferry
    10h 48m
    £56–182

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal. However, you can take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Argyll Arms Hotel, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Argyll Arms Hotel, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal.

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