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 £23 - £75 and takes 8h 59m.

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 3h 8m and costs £80 - £190.

How far is it from Scotland to Port Ellen?

The distance between Scotland and Port Ellen is 86 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 8h 59m and costs £23 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Scotland to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 44+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

Scotland to Port Ellen - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Scotland to Port Ellen by plane, bus, or ferry

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)GLA - ILY
3h 8m
£80–190
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
8h 59m
£23–74

Scotland to Port Ellen by bus and ferry

6Weekly Services

8h 59mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scotland to Port Ellen.

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Distance: 85.4 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

Loganair flies from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) 6 times a week.

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