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How to get fromPortpatrick to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalby bus, ferry or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Portpatrick to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    12h 39m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    12h 39m
    £35–94

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Campbeltowncar
    2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
    8h 25m
    £215–240

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal. However, you can take the line 367 bus to Cross, walk to Stranraer Port Rodie, take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Argyll Arms Hotel, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portpatrick to Port Ellen via Campbeltown and Ballycastle in around 8h 25m.

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