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How to get fromPort Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Invernessby ferry, bus or train

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
    10h 33m
    £31–113
  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
    10h 55m
    £53–158
  3. Ferry, bus, train via Perth

    1. Take the ferry from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus926
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
    11h 25m
    £38–141

Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Inverness by ferry and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Inverness. However, you can take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Inverness via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 55m.

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