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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 21m
    £39–118

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus976 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 23m
    £28–90

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath StreetbusX77
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 30m
    £40–113

  4. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour 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
    6h 19m
    £101–248

Ayr to Colonsay by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Colonsay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk 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 Ayr Bus Station to Colonsay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Station Road, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 8h 23m.

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