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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Port Ellen is to train and fly which costs £95 - £310 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Port Ellen is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs £95 - £310.

How far is it from Preston to Port Ellen?

The distance between Preston and Port Ellen is 278 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Preston to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 44+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

Preston to Port Ellen - one way to travel via train, and plane

There is 1 way to get from Preston to Port Ellen by train or plane

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
5h 9m
£96–305

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Port Ellen.

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Distance: 276 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Port Ellen. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Renfield Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Charlotte Street.

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