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

The cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Perth is to ferry and bus via South Street which costs £29 - £80 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Perth is to fly and train which takes 3h 47m and costs £95 - £220.

How far is it from Port Ellen to Perth?

The distance between Port Ellen and Perth is 148 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Ellen to Perth without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 9h 42m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Port Ellen to Perth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 511+ hotels available in Perth.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Port Ellen to Perth 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 Perth
3h 47m
£96–215
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 Bus Station
9h 45m
£28–86
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 Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
9h 42m
£38–96
Ferry, bus via South Street
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 South StreetM8 / ...
10h 11m
£30–80

Port Ellen to Perth by bus, ferry, and train

26Weekly Services

9h 42mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.5 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen to Perth. 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 Perth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Street to Perth via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Anniesland Cross, Anniesland, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 42m.

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