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How to get fromPort Ellen to Ben Nevisby ferry, unknown, bus or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Ellen to Ben Nevis by ferry, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Walk from Oban Ferry Terminal to Ben Nevisunknown
    7h 7m

  2. Ferry, bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Crossbus926
    3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus914 / ...
    4. Walk from Bus Station to Ben Nevisunknown
    11h 46m

  3. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird Onebus
    3. Walk from An Aird One to Ben Nevisunknown
    5h 39m

  4. Fly to Campbeltown, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Campbeltown (CAL)planeILY - CAL
    2. Take the bus from Wellpark Cottages to Lochfyne Oyster Barbus
    3. Walk from Lochfyne Oyster Bar to Ben Nevisunknown
    14h 9m

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Port Ellen, Scotland and Ben Nevis, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen to Ben Nevis. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, then travel to Ben Nevis. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Street to Ben Nevis via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Anniesland Cross, and Bus Station in around 11h 46m.

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