How to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen by ferry and train?

From Edinburgh to Port Ellen by ferry and train

To get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Anniesland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the CM9 ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig station to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 15 min.

615min
Train - SCOTRAIL
926CM9
Ferry - CM9CM9
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anniesland
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Anniesland Cross, Anniesland
    ID 6090381
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    undefined - 926CM9
    Wait for
    926
    Campbeltown
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 60709596
    178 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 9300KEN
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Ferry - CM9CM9
    Wait for ferry
    CM9
    Port Ellen
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen
    Ride to ferry station
    Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen
    ID 9300PLN
    140 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Port Ellen

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Port Ellen, Scotland is approximately 278.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 615 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Port Ellen by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Port Ellen, Scotland

Port Ellen is located at Port Ellen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Baptist Church, Port Ellen.

Bus stations close to Port Ellen:

  • Baptist Church, Port Ellen
  • Charlotte Street, Port Ellen
  • Antrim View, Port Ellen

Ferry stations close to Port Ellen:

  • Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Ellen?

    The fastest way takes 615 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 926, Bus line CM9.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Port Ellen in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 10 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Port Ellen in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Helensburgh Central station near Edinburgh to Anniesland station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Anniesland station near Port Ellen in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Port Ellen in Scotland by train and ferry?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Port Ellen in Scotland by train and ferry is about 10 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Port Ellen in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Helensburgh Central station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Port Ellen in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Anniesland station, which is closest to Port Ellen in Scotland.