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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Port Ellen is to bus and ferry which costs £22 - £75 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Port Ellen is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Scotland to Port Ellen?

The distance between Scotland and Port Ellen is 80 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Port Ellen without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 56m and costs £22 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Scotland to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 48+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

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

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 56m
£90–215
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
7h 56m
£22–72
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 40m
£51–158

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scotland to Port Ellen.

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Distance: 79.2 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

Loganair flies from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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