What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portnahaven?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portnahaven is to train and fly which costs £95 - £220 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portnahaven?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portnahaven is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £95 - £220.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portnahaven?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portnahaven is 152 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Portnahaven without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portnahaven without a car is to bus and ferry and taxi which takes 12h 16m and costs £240 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Portnahaven?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Edinburgh to Portnahaven, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portnahaven?

There are 47+ hotels available in Portnahaven.

Edinburgh to Portnahaven - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portnahaven by train, plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 57m
£98–218
Bus, ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
4. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
5. Take the taxi from Port Ellen to Portnahaventaxi
12h 16m
£241–265

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Portnahaven.

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Distance: 151.3 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Portnahaven, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Portnahaven. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Dundas 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 450 bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Terminus, walk to Campbeltown, take the ferry to Ballycastle, take the ferry to Port Ellen, then take the taxi to Portnahaven.

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