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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee 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 1m
    £48–168

  2. Bus, ferry via Overgate

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus976 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 16m
    £27–96

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusM9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus976 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 1m
    £29–96

  4. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundee 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
    7h 30m
    £99–283

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest 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, 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 1m.

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