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

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There are 2 ways to get from Ayr to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by car, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, ferry

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    1. Drive from Ayr to Castle Car Parkcar
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    6h 22m
    £44–108
  2. Train, fly, 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
    £241–276

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 drive to Castle Car Park, 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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