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How to get fromPort Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Ballycastleby ferry, bus, busferry or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Ballycastle by ferry, bus, busferry, or train

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Port Ellen to Ballycastleferry
    1h 15m
    £80
  2. Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymenatrain
    5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus131 / ...
    17h 5m

Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Ballycastle by ferry

Calendar14Weekly Ferries
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Kintyre Express operates a ferry from Port Ellen to Ballycastle twice daily. Tickets cost £80 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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