There are 4 ways to get from Arisaig to Isle of Islay by car, ferry, train, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, ferry
best- Drive from Arisaig to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
- Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
7h 19m£31–119Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Clanranald Place to Fort William Bus Station500 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Road918
- Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
- Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 6m£22–106Train, ferry
- Take the train from Arisaig to Crianlarich
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
- Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
- Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
11h 53m£45–164Train, bus, fly
- Take the train from Arisaig to Crianlarich
- Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
8h 20m£115–268
Arisaig to Isle of Islay by train, ferry, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arisaig to Isle of Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £21 - £110 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Arisaig to Isle of Islay is to drive and ferry which takes 7h 19m and costs £30 - £120.
The distance between Arisaig and Isle of Islay is 143 miles.
The best way to get from Arisaig to Isle of Islay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 53m and costs £40 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Arisaig to Isle of Islay, including transfers.
There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.
What companies run services between Arisaig, Scotland and Isle of Islay, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Arisaig to Isle of Islay. However, you can drive to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arisaig to Hotel via Crianlarich, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 11h 53m.
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- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Islay
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–200
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Arisaig to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–35
- 1st Class
- £35–55
Train from Crianlarich to Oban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
- 1st Class
- £14–20
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- info@shielbuses.co.uk
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Clanranald Place to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Shiel Buses
- Phone
- 01586 552319
- enquiries@westcoastmotors.co.uk
- Website
- westcoastmotors.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–60
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £7–11
- Car Fare
- £50–60
Ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–30
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–7
- Car Fare
- £24–30
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