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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dundee to Colonsay by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 51m
    £29–96

  2. Bus, ferry via Overgate

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 6m
    £28–95

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundee 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
    9h 16m
    £42–157

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

    1. Take the train from Dundee 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
    7h 30m
    £99–282

  5. Train, bus to Oban Airport, fly to Colonsay

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Road Endbus bus
    3. Fly from Oban Airport (OBN) to Colonsay (CSA)plane plane OBN - CSA
    6h 49m
    £60–296

Dundee to Colonsay by bus and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dundee to Colonsay. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Station Road, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Colonsay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 9h 16m.

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