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How to get fromIslay Airport (ILY) to Port Ellen (Station)by ferry, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Islay Airport (ILY) to Port Ellen (Station) by ferry, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Ballycastle to Port Ellenferry ferry
    10h 27m
    £173–219

  2. Drive 4.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Islay Airport (ILY) to Port Ellen (Station)car car 4.9 mi
    7 min
    £2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Islay Airport (ILY) to Port Ellen (Station)taxi taxi 4.9 mi
    7 min
    £13–16

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Islay-ILY to Port Ellen (Station)rideshare rideshare 4.9 mi
    7 min

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 155 mi
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Islay Airport (ILY), Scotland and Port Ellen (Station), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Islay Airport (ILY) to Port Ellen (Station). However, you can take the line 451 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Bus Terminus, walk to Campbeltown, take the ferry to Ballycastle, then take the ferry to Port Ellen. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Port Ellen (Station).

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