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How to get fromOban Ferry Terminal to Port Ellenby ferry, bus, train or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, line 451 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Charlotte Streetbus451
    6h 4m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Streetbus423 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    8h 11m
    £14–62

  3. Train, bus, fly

    1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain
    2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)planeGLA - ILY
    6h 12m
    £103–232

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen. However, you can take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Charlotte Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oban Ferry Terminal to Charlotte Street via Station Road, Lochnell Street, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 11m.

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