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How to get fromEdinburgh to Port Ellen (Station)by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen (Station) by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 35m
    £53–174

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry ferry
    11h 35m
    £190–218

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane plane GLA - CAL
    3. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry ferry
    8h 16m
    £251–314

Edinburgh to Port Ellen (Station) by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Port Ellen (Station), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Port Ellen (Station). However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Oban, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Charlotte Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Port Ellen via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Terminus, Campbeltown, and Ballycastle in around 11h 35m.

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