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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal is to bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3 which costs £30 - £120 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal is to train and fly and ferry which takes 11h 2m and costs £250 - £320.

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

The distance between Inverness and Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal is 308 miles.

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

It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Inverness to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Inverness and Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal?

Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal is 1h ahead of Inverness. It is currently 3:14 PM in Inverness and 4:14 PM in Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal.

Inverness to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 59m and costs .

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

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
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
11h 59m
Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
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
12h 35m
£32–114
Train, fly to Campbeltown, ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness 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
11h 2m
£255–319
Train, fly to Islay, ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness 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
13h 28m
£124–366

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

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Distance: 306.6 mi
Duration: 11h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness 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 the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Campbeltown (CAL), take the taxi to Campbeltown, take the ferry to Ballycastle, then take the ferry to Port Ellen.

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