What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Port Ellen?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Port Ellen is to fly which costs £80 - £360 and takes 8h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Port Ellen?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Port Ellen is to train and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs £100 - £300.

How far is it from Inverness to Port Ellen?

The distance between Inverness and Port Ellen is 167 miles.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Port Ellen?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Inverness to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 44+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

Inverness to Port Ellen - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Inverness to Port Ellen by plane or train

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Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Islay (ILY)plane INV - ILY
8h 58m
£80–359
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
7h 12m
£108–300

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Islay (ILY) flights

10Weekly Planes

8h 28mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Inverness to Port Ellen.

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Distance: 165.8 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Port Ellen, Scotland?

Loganair and easyJet fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Islay (ILY) once daily.

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