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

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Ireland by ferry, bus, busferry, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train

    best
    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 Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    16h 56m

  2. Ferry, bus, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Village Hallbus
    3. Take the bus from Village Hall to Terminal Buildingbus
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeGLA - DUB
    11h 5m
    €68–238

  3. Ferry, bus, bus and ferry

    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 bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
    17h 16m

  4. Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train via Burlington Road

    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 Dublin Connollytrain
    17h 25m

  5. Ferry, bus, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Village Hallbus
    3. Take the bus from Village Hall to Terminal Buildingbus
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeGLA - BFS
    5. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
    11h 53m
    €80–228

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Ireland. However, you can take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Grand Canal Dock. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Village Hall, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght.

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