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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Port Ellen is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Port Ellen is to train and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs £140 - £360.

How far is it from Manchester to Port Ellen?

The distance between Manchester and Port Ellen is 308 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Port Ellen without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 13h 16m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Manchester to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 23+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
6h 42m
£144–357
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
13h 16m
£42–107
Bus, ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 16m
£62–168

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Port Ellen.

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Distance: 306.6 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Port Ellen. However, you can take the train to Preston, 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 bus from Shudehill Interchange to Charlotte Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 13h 16m.

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