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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 4 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 26m
  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 Lochfyne Oyster Barbus
    3. Take the bus from Lochfyne Oyster Bar to Terminal Buildingbus
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeGLA - DUB
    11h 5m
    €68–248
  3. 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 Lochfyne Oyster Barbus
    3. Take the bus from Lochfyne Oyster Bar 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 24m
    €79–238
  4. 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 15m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest 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 Lochfyne Oyster Bar, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dundalk.

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