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How to get fromPort Ellen to Portpatrickby plane, train, ferry, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    7h 2m
    £116–228

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig 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 Port Rodiebus923
    12h 50m
    £33–85

  3. Ferry, bus, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Terminusbus926
    3. Drive from Bus Terminus to Portpatrickcar
    10h 6m
    £70–139

  4. Fly to Campbeltown, drive

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Campbeltown (CAL)planeILY - CAL
    2. Drive from Campbeltown (CAL) to Portpatrickcar
    13h 54m
    £188–358

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen to Portpatrick. 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 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie, then take the line 367 bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Street to Post Office via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 12h 50m.

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