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

The cheapest way to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Glasgow is to ferry and bus which costs £23 - £80 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Glasgow is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs £220 - £260.

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

The distance between Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal and Glasgow is 137 miles.

How do I travel from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Glasgow without a car?

The best way to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Glasgow without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs £23 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Glasgow?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Glasgow, including transfers.

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Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Glasgow - 2 ways to travel via ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Glasgow by ferry, bus, or plane

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Ferry, bus
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
6h 30m
£23–78
Ferry, fly
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
5h 54m
£224–258

Campbeltown (CAL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

10Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.8 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Glasgow. However, you can take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station. 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, then take the line 500 bus to Blythswood Street.

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