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

The cheapest way to get from Portree to Port Ellen is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £130 and takes 12h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portree to Port Ellen is to bus and fly which takes 9h 24m and costs £110 - £250.

How far is it from Portree to Port Ellen?

The distance between Portree and Port Ellen is 235 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portree to Port Ellen without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 53m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 12h 53m to get from Portree to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 47+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

Portree to Port Ellen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Portree to Port Ellen by bus, ferry, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus 918
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
12h 53m
£34–124
Drive, train, ferry
1. Drive from Portree to Mallaigcar
2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
15h 43m
£90–220
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Buildingbus
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
9h 24m
£113–247

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portree to Port Ellen.

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Distance: 234.1 mi
Duration: 12h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Portree to Port Ellen. However, you can take the bus 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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