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How to get fromPort Ellen to Sowerby Bridgeby plane, train, ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Ellen to Sowerby Bridge by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
    3. Take the train from Preston to Hebden Bridgetrain
    6h 56m
    £112–344
  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 Shudehill Interchangebus
    16h 7m
    £38–105

Port Ellen to Sowerby Bridge by bus and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration16h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Port Ellen, Scotland and Sowerby Bridge, England?

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen to Sowerby Bridge. 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 Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Preston, take the train to Hebden Bridge, then take the train to Sowerby Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Street to Wharf Street via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Rochdale Interchange in around 16h 7m.

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