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

The cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs £27 - £80 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Edinburgh is to fly and train which takes 3h 13m and costs £95 - £270.

How far is it from Port Ellen to Edinburgh?

The distance between Port Ellen and Edinburgh is 133 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Ellen to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 24m and costs £27 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Port Ellen to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2486+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Port Ellen to Edinburgh by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3h 13m
£99–266
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
9h 24m
£28–78
Ferry, bus via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1
9h 43m
£32–83
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Cross926
3. Take the train from Anniesland to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 18m
£36–91

Port Ellen to Edinburgh by bus and ferry

24Weekly Services

9h 24mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Port Ellen to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 132.3 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen to Edinburgh. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Street to Princes Street via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 24m.

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