What is the cheapest way to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs £27 - £95 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh is to ferry and fly and train which takes 7h 2m and costs £240 - £340.

How far is it from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh?

The distance between Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal and Edinburgh is 184 miles.

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Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh

Q: How do I travel from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 7h 39m and costs £40 - £160.

Q: How long does it take to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

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

Ferry, bus, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 39m
£40–153
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Station
8h 6m
£27–94
Ferry, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Ellen to Ballycastle
2. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Campbeltown
3. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)CAL - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 2m
£241–333

Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh by ferry, bus, foot, and train

12Weekly Services

7h 39mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182.9 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh. However, you can take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Ballycastle, take the ferry to Campbeltown, take the taxi to Campbeltown (CAL) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley.

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