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How to get fromPort Ellen to Isle of Arran (Island)by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Ellen to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Line 451 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 451
    2. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    3. Take the ferry from Claonaig Ferry Terminal to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    6h 29m

  2. Fly, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 29m
    £125–263

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Port Ellen, Scotland and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen to Isle of Arran (Island). 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 line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Claonaig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 322 bus to Glenloig Farm.

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