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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal is to bus and ferry which costs £29 - £90 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal is to train and fly and ferry which takes 8h 14m and costs £240 - £340.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal?

The distance between Edinburgh and Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal is 182 miles.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal?

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

Edinburgh to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 58m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, including transfers.

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by train, 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.

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Anniesland
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
9h 58m
£37–111
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
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 59m
£30–87
Train, fly to Campbeltown, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
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 14m
£242–333
Train, fly to Islay, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
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 40m
£116–380

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

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9h 58mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181 mi
Duration: 9h 58m

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 9h 59m.

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