Port Ellen Ferry
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Port Ellen Ferries Overview
At present ferries between Port Ellen and the port of Kennacraig with the ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) are not available with AFerry.com, but will be available soon. Please see the list of alternative ports in the area to the right.
About Port Ellen
Port Ellen is one of two ferry terminals on the island of Islay (Argyll, Scotland, UK), the other being Port Askaig. The ferry port at Port Ellen provides the main link to the Scottish mainland, at Kennacraig.
Port Ellen itself was founded in 1821 is built around Loch Leodamais, and is Islay's main deep water harbour. The town of Port Ellen is made up mostly of white houses and cottages, and is the second largest town on Islay. In the town you can find a variety of pubs, cafés, restaurants and hotels.
Port Ellen Terminal Facilities
The latest check-in from Port Ellen is 45 minutes before departure. At the terminal the facilities include terminal office, toilets and a waiting room.
Getting There
By Car
The easisest way to reach Port Ellen is via the A846, which runs north from the town, via Islay Airport and Bowmore, up to Port Askaig. Join the A846 heading south, and upon reaching Port Ellen, follow the signs for the ferry port. The terminal in Port Ellen is found close to the fish pier and is accessed by taking the turning by the Islay Hotel.
By Bus
The #450 and Postbus 196 buses travel to Port Ellen from Bowmore and Portnhaven. Bridgend, as the meeting point of the A846 and the A847 is best place to change buses to and from other parts of the island. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Port Ellen Ferry - Terminal Map |
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Port Ellen Ferry Operators |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Port Ellen Ferry Addresses |
|
|
|
|
 |
Caledonian MacBrayne : The Pier, Isle of Islay, PA42 7DW, Hebrides Islands, Scotland
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
