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How to get fromPort Ellen to Island of Skyeby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Ellen to Island of Skye by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus via Corran Ferry Junction

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    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Corran Ferry Junctionbus bus 919
    3. Take the bus from Corran Ferry Junction to Ferry Road Endbus bus 915
    12h 14m
    £37–131

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    3. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 15m
    £59–367

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road Endbus bus
    9h 34m
    £151–292

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Tarbet Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Ferry Road Endbus bus 915
    12h 56m
    £49–131

Port Ellen to Island of Skye by bus and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 14m

What companies run services between Port Ellen, Scotland and Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen to Island of Skye. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Bus Station, take the bus to Corran Ferry Junction, then take the bus to Ferry Road End. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Street to Armadale Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Bus Station, Bus Station, Fort William, Mallaig, and Mallaig in around 12h 15m.

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