How to get from Lockerbie to Port Ellen by bus, ferry and train?

From Lockerbie to Port Ellen by bus, ferry and train

To get from Lockerbie to Port Ellen in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Lockerbie station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 926 bus 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 8 hr 27 min.

507min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 926926
Ferry - CM9CM9
Leaves from Lockerbie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lockerbie
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    840 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Campbeltown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 60709596
    208 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 Lockerbie to Port Ellen

The distance between Lockerbie, Scotland and Port Ellen, Scotland is approximately 329.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 507 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lockerbie to Port Ellen by bus, 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 Lockerbie

Lockerbie is located at Lockerbie, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bridge Street, Lockerbie.

Bus stations close to Lockerbie:

  • Bridge Street, Lockerbie
  • Hillview Street, Lockerbie
  • Sydney Place, Lockerbie

Public transport stations close to Port Ellen, Scotland

Port Ellen is located at Port Ellen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Antrim View, Port Ellen.

Bus stations close to Port Ellen:

  • Antrim View, Port Ellen
  • Charlotte Street, Port Ellen
  • Baptist Church, 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 Lockerbie to Port Ellen?

    The fastest way takes 507 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 926, Bus line CM9.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 27 min.

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

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Lockerbie to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Glasgow Central station near Port Ellen in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Lockerbie and Port Ellen in Scotland by train, bus and ferry is about 8 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from the Glasgow Central station near Lockerbie in Scotland.

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

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