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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Port Ellen is to train and fly which costs £130 - £420 and takes 6h 50m.

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 50m and costs £130 - £420.

How far is it from Manchester to Port Ellen?

The distance between Manchester and Port Ellen is 385 miles.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Manchester to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 48+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

Manchester to Port Ellen - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Port Ellen by train or plane

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Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY)plane BHX - ILY
9h 40m
£304–444
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
cheapest
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 50m
£137–416

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islay (ILY) flights

16Weekly Planes

8h 17mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Port Ellen.

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Distance: 383.3 mi
Duration: 9h 40m

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 Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Charlotte Street. Alternatively, 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.

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