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How to get fromPortree to Port Ellenby car, train, bus, ferry or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Portree to Port Ellen by car, train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Portree to Mallaigcar car
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 918
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 14m
    £62–552

  2. Drive, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portree to King's Waycar car
    2. Take the bus from King's Way to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 918
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 17m
    £58–159

  3. Drive, train, ferry

    1. Drive from Portree to Mallaigcar car
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    15h 43m
    £90–220

  4. Drive, train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Islay

    1. Drive from Portree to Mallaigcar car
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    11h 14m
    £152–326

  5. Drive, bus, ferry via Lochgilphead

    1. Drive from Portree to Boatyardcar car
    2. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 918
    4. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Streetbus bus 423 / ...
    5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    15h 55m
    £59–130

  6. Drive, train, bus to Oban Airport, fly to Colonsay

    1. Drive from Portree to Mallaigcar car
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Airport Road Endbus bus
    4. Fly from Oban Airport (OBN) to Colonsay (CSA)plane plane OBN - CSA
    12h 17m
    £79–691

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portree to Port Ellen. However, you can drive to Mallaig, take the train to Fort William, walk to Bus Station, take the bus to Station Road, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Charlotte Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portree to Charlotte Street via Mallaig, Crianlarich, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 15h 43m.

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