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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Port Ellen is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £130 and takes 15h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Port Ellen is to train and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs £160 - £360.

How far is it from Liverpool to Port Ellen?

The distance between Liverpool and Port Ellen is 313 miles.

How do I travel from Liverpool to Port Ellen without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Port Ellen without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 54m and costs £120 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Liverpool to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 23+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

Liverpool to Port Ellen - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Liverpool to Port Ellen by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
7h 3m
£165–359
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
15h 26m
£53–130
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 54m
£127–304

Liverpool to Port Ellen by train, foot, ferry, and bus

4Weekly Services

14h 54mAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Port Ellen, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Port Ellen. However, you can take the train to Wigan North Western, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Renfield 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 451 bus to Charlotte Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Charlotte Street via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 14h 54m.

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