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How to get fromEdinburgh to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalby train, bus, ferry or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Annieslandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 51m
    £37–111

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 1m
    £34–93

  3. Train, fly to Campbeltown, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane plane GLA - CAL
    3. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry ferry
    8h 16m
    £238–290

  4. Train, fly to Islay, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 47m
    £112–337

Edinburgh to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal. However, you can take the train to Anniesland, walk to Anniesland Cross, 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 bus from Princes Street to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 1m.

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