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How to get fromAyr to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalby bus, ferry, train or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead

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    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77
    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
    9h 47m
    £30–88

  2. Train, fly to Campbeltown, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)planeGLA - CAL
    3. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
    4. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
    7h 59m
    £238–277

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77
    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 20m
    £186–196

  4. Train, fly to Islay, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)planeGLA - ILY
    3. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalferry
    10h 24m
    £107–324

Ayr to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr 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 Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, 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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