There are 4 ways to get from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen (Station) by bus, ferry, car, or taxi
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Line 451 bus
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Charlotte Street451
49 minDrive 19.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen (Station)19.1 mi
29 min£5–7Ferry
- Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
- Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
5h 5m£14–102Taxi
- Take the taxi from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen (Station)19.1 mi
29 min£40–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen (Station) is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen (Station) is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Charlotte Street. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
No, there is no direct ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen (Station). However, there are services departing from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal and arriving at Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal and Port Ellen (Station) is 21 miles. The road distance is 19.2 miles.
The best way to get from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen (Station) without a car is to line 451 bus which takes 49 min and costs .
The line 451 bus from Ferry Terminal to Charlotte Street takes 49 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen (Station) bus services, operated by Islay Coaches, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen (Station) bus services, operated by Islay Coaches, arrive at Charlotte Street station.
Port Ellen (Station) is 1h behind Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. It is currently 8:22 PM in Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal and 7:22 PM in Port Ellen (Station).
What companies run services between Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Scotland and Port Ellen (Station), Scotland?
Islay Coaches operates a bus from Ferry Terminal to Charlotte Street 5 times a day, and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 5h 5m.
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- Phone
- 01496 840 273
- matthew@bmundell.co.uk
- Website
- tourislay.com
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Charlotte Street
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://tourislay.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–50
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £6–9
- Car Fare
- £40–50
Ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–55
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £7–11
- Car Fare
- £45–55
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
Islay Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1496 850 170
- Website
- islaytaxis.com
Carol's Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7775 782 155
Bruichladdich Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1496 850 271
- Website
- bruichladdichtaxis.weebly.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen (Station) is 19 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen (Station).
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