What is the cheapest way to get from London to Port Ellen?

The cheapest way to get from London to Port Ellen is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £290 and takes 18h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Port Ellen?

The fastest way to get from London to Port Ellen is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs £320 - £450.

How far is it from London to Port Ellen?

The distance between London and Port Ellen is 401 miles.

How do I travel from London to Port Ellen without a car?

The best way to get from London to Port Ellen without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h and costs £170 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from London to Port Ellen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Ellen?

There are 53+ hotels available in Port Ellen.

London to Port Ellen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from London to Port Ellen by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly from London City Airport
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY)plane LCY - ILY
8h 59m
£152–503
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
18h 16m
£69–282
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
17h
£173–348
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Oban Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
17h 2m
£178–367
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islay (ILY)plane LHR - ILY
6h 4m
£160–512
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Islay (ILY)plane LGW - ILY
5h 53m
£324–450

London to Port Ellen by train, ferry, and bus

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17hAverage Duration

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Distance: 398.2 mi
Duration: 8h 59m

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

British Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Islay (ILY) twice daily.

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