What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal is to bus and ferry via Glasgow which costs £30 - £95 and takes 9h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 8h 17m and costs £230 - £280.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal?

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal

Q: How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal is 178 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus and ferry via Glasgow which takes 9h 39m and costs £30 - £95.

Q: How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal?

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, including transfers.

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by bus, ferry, 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 via Glasgow
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1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
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
9h 39m
£33–92
Bus, fly to Campbeltown, ferry
1. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
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
8h 17m
£236–276
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus StationAir / ...
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
9h 39m
£33–92
Bus, fly to Islay, ferry
1. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
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
10h 42m
£105–323

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by bus and ferry

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9h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.6 mi
Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, walk 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 bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the 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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