What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £110 and takes 10h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs £100 - £260.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Port Ellen?

The distance between Edinburgh and Port Ellen is 133 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Port Ellen without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 12m and costs £40 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 53+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

Edinburgh to Port Ellen - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
4h 2m
£102–252
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 22m
£34–106
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Annieslandtrain
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 12m
£45–122

Edinburgh to Port Ellen by train, bus, and ferry

35Weekly Services

10h 12mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132.4 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Port Ellen, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Port Ellen. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Charlotte Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Charlotte Street via Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 12m.

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