How to get from Port Ellen to St Andrews by bus and ferry?

From Port Ellen to St Andrews by bus and ferry

To get from Port Ellen to St Andrews in Scotland, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the CM9 ferry from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen station to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 926 bus and finally take the X24 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station, St Andrews station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 59 min.

599min
Ferry - CM9CM9
Bus - 926926
Bus - X24X24
Walk to St Andrews
Leaves from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Port Ellen
  • 2
    Ferry - CM9CM9
    Wait for ferry
    CM9
    Kennacraig
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 9300KEN
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 60709596
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    206 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    St Andrews
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, St Andrews
    ID 6500N9905
    170 min
  • 10
    Walk to St Andrews
    Walk to
    St Andrews
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Port Ellen to St Andrews

The distance between Port Ellen, Scotland and St Andrews, Scotland is approximately 324.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 599 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Port Ellen to St Andrews by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Port Ellen

Port Ellen is located at Port Ellen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Charlotte Street, Port Ellen.

Bus stations close to Port Ellen:

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

Public transport stations close to St Andrews, Scotland

St Andrews is located at St Andrews, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Church Square, St Andrews.

Bus stations close to St Andrews:

  • Church Square, St Andrews
  • Market Street, St Andrews
  • St Mary's College, St Andrews

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 599 minutes, using Bus line CM9, Bus line 926, Bus line X24.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Port Ellen and St Andrews in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 59 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Port Ellen to St Andrews in Scotland?

    The CM9 ferry line goes from Kennacraig station near Port Ellen to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig station near St Andrews in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Port Ellen to St Andrews in Scotland by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Port Ellen and St Andrews in Scotland by ferry and bus is about 9 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Port Ellen to get to St Andrews in Scotland?

    Get on the CM9 ferry from the Kennacraig station near Port Ellen in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Port Ellen and St Andrews in Scotland?

    Get off the ferry at the Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig stop, which is closest to St Andrews in Scotland.

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