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How to get fromStranraer to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminalby car, ferry, train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Stranraer to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by car, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, ferry

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    1. Drive from Stranraer to Campbeltowncar
    2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
    8h 13m
    £214–237
  2. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)planeGLA - CAL
    4. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
    5. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry
    9h 39m
    £257–293

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal. However, you can drive to Campbeltown, take the ferry to Ballycastle, then take the ferry to Port Ellen. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Campbeltown (CAL), take the taxi to Campbeltown, take the ferry to Ballycastle, then take the ferry to Port Ellen.

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