What is the cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Aberdeen is to ferry and bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 11h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Aberdeen is to fly and train which takes 5h 26m and costs £120 - £290.

How far is it from Port Ellen to Aberdeen?

The distance between Port Ellen and Aberdeen is 306 miles.

How do I travel from Port Ellen to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Port Ellen to Aberdeen without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 11h 25m and costs £55 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Port Ellen to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Port Ellen to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 672+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Port Ellen to Aberdeen - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Port Ellen to Aberdeen 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 Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Crossbus 926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
11h 25m
£60–165
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
11h 26m
£35–92
Fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane ILY - ABZ
14h 29m
£210–750
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
5h 26m
£121–285

Islay (ILY) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

14Weekly Planes

18h 48mAverage Duration

£215Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Port Ellen to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 303.9 mi
Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Port Ellen, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

Loganair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Islay (ILY) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) twice daily.

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