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

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There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal by bus, ferry, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    11h 15m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Ellen Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    11h 15m
    £35–94

  3. Drive, ferry

    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
    £213–237

  4. 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
    £253–302

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest 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 take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Argyll Arms Hotel, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer to Port Ellen via Campbeltown and Ballycastle in around 8h 13m.

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