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Colonsay to Islay ferries

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Trip Overview

The ferry between Colonsay and Islay takes 1h. The ferry runs, on average, once a week from Colonsay to Islay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h
Duration
16 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Colonsay to Islay ferry times

Ferries run once a week between Colonsay and Islay. The service departs Colonsay at 4:10 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Islay at 17:10:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colonsay to Islay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 16.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Colonsay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal twice a week. Tickets cost £4–30 and the journey takes 1h.

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