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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Port Ellen is to train and fly which costs £150 - £400 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Port Ellen is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs £170 - £550.

How far is it from Reading to Port Ellen?

The distance between Reading and Port Ellen is 441 miles.

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

It takes approximately 12h 29m to get from Reading to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 44+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

Reading to Port Ellen - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Port Ellen by train or plane

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Train to London City Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY)plane LCY - ILY
12h 29m
£179–554
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Islay (ILY)plane LGW - ILY
7h 40m
£156–391
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)plane LHR - ILY
6h 14m
£171–544

London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY) flights

16Weekly Planes

11h 49mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Port Ellen.

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Distance: 438.7 mi
Duration: 12h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Port Ellen. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Custom House, walk to Custom House Station, take the line 474 bus to London City Airport, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Charlotte Street. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Charlotte Street.

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