What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal is to bus and ferry via Glasgow Airport (GLA) which costs £30 - £100 and takes 12h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal is to train and fly and ferry which takes 10h 1m and costs £250 - £350.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal?

The distance between Aberdeen and Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal is 283 miles.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal?

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Aberdeen to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal?

There are 34+ hotels available in Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal.

Aberdeen to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal - 4 ways to travel via train

Q: How do I travel from Aberdeen to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 55m and costs £40 - £110.

There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by bus, ferry, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
11h 55m
£42–103
Bus, ferry via Glasgow Airport (GLA)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Terminal Building
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
12h 13m
£32–99
Train, fly to Campbeltown, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)GLA - CAL
3. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastle
4. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellen
10h 1m
£251–341
Train, fly to Islay, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal
12h 27m
£120–388

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.6 mi
Duration: 11h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal. However, you can take the bus 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 train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Campbeltown (CAL), take the taxi to Campbeltown, take the ferry to Ballycastle, then take the ferry to Port Ellen.

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