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How to get fromGlasgow Airport (GLA) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalby plane, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Campbeltown, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)planeGLA - CAL
    2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
    5h 53m
    £225–254

  2. Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    7h 23m
    £24–79

  3. Fly to Islay, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)planeGLA - ILY
    2. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 19m
    £96–299

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Terminusbus926
    2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
    8h 53m
    £180–187

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal. However, you can fly to Campbeltown (CAL), take the taxi to Campbeltown, take the ferry to Ballycastle, then take the ferry to Port Ellen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Building to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal via Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 7h 23m.

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