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How to get fromKilmarnock to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalby bus, ferry or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    7h 55m
    £75–140
  2. Fly, ferry

    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
    7h 49m
    £228–263
  3. Bus, ferry via Terminal Building

    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 56m
    £75–140

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal. However, you can take the taxi 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 the bus to Blythswood Street, walk to West Campbell 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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