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

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Colonsay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 58m
    £54–188

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus978
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    10h 5m
    £27–94

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)planeGLA - ILY
    3. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 22m
    £111–313

  4. Bus, ferry via Public Toilets

    1. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park and RidebusE1
    2. Take the bus from Kinross Park & Ride to Crianlarich A82bus
    3. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Station Roadbus977 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    11h 14m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest 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, 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 Park and Ride, Stirling Baptist Church, Bus Station, Station Road, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 10h 5m.

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