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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairnryan to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    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 50m
    £34–93

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Campbeltowncar
    2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
    8h 3m
    £212–235

  3. Bus, ferry via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus358 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    11h 57m
    £38–101

Cairnryan to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan 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 Cairnryan to Port Ellen via Campbeltown and Ballycastle in around 8h 3m.

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