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How to get fromAberdeen to Colonsayby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberdeen to Colonsay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 58m
    £115–253

  2. Bus, ferry via Stirling

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 978
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 31m
    £32–99

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 30m
    £37–105

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Islay, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 41m
    £160–363

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 8m
    £115–253

  6. Train, bus to Oban, fly to Colonsay

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Road Endbus bus
    3. Fly from Oban (OBN) to Colonsay (CSA)plane plane OBN - CSA
    7h 58m
    £94–303

Aberdeen to Colonsay by train and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Colonsay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Colonsay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, take the train to Oban, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Colonsay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Stn, Oban Bus Station, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 10h 30m.

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