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How to get fromArdrossan to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalby bus, ferry, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead

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    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusX36
    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
    10h 6m
    £30–88

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Castle Car Parkcar
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    6h 9m
    £41–104

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)planeGLA - CAL
    2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
    7h 57m
    £238–285

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusX36
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus926
    3. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
    4. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
    11h 39m
    £186–196

Ardrossan to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ardrossan 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 a vehicle from Ardrossan to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal via Castle Car Park, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 6h 9m.

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