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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus900
    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
    9h 34m
    £30–87

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Annieslandtrain
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    9h 42m
    £44–100

  3. Train, fly to Campbeltown, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)planeGLA - CAL
    3. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
    4. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
    8h 16m
    £237–328

  4. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49bus
    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
    9h 39m
    £33–93

  5. Train, fly to Islay, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)planeGLA - ILY
    3. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalferry
    10h 47m
    £111–380

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 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 train from Edinburgh Waverley to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal via Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 42m.

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