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 1m.

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 49m and costs £140 - £370.

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 1m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Manchester to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 51+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

Manchester to Port Ellen - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Port Ellen by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 49m
£141–362
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
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 1m
£41–106
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 25m
£96–302
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Bus Stationbus 978
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
14h 54m
£107–243
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 1m
£62–169

Manchester to Port Ellen by bus and ferry

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13h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 306.4 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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 Glasgow Waterloo Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, 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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Charlotte Street via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 13h 1m.

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