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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen is to train and fly which costs £95 - £280 and takes 3h 35m.

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 3h 35m and costs £95 - £280.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Port Ellen?

The distance between Edinburgh and Port Ellen is 133 miles.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 44+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

Edinburgh to Port Ellen - one way to travel via train, and plane

There is 1 way to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen by train or plane

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3h 35m
£98–275

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

9Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen.

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Distance: 132.4 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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.

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