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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee 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
    9h 6m
    £83–199

  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 31m
    £29–94

  3. Bus, ferry

    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
    9h 16m
    £32–96

  4. Train, fly, 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 25m
    £125–304

  5. 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
    £83–199

Dundee to Colonsay by train and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest 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 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 Seagate Bus Station to Colonsay Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Station Road, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 9h 16m.

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