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How to get fromEdinburgh to Isle of Colonsayby bus, ferry, train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Isle of Colonsay by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Station Roadbus978
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry TerminalferryCm10
    7h 27m
    £35–98

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    8h 16m
    £60–202

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    6h 41m
    £111–317

  4. Bus, ferry via Public Toilets

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Public ToiletsbusE4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Station Roadbus977 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 10m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Isle of Colonsay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Isle of Colonsay. However, you can take the bus to Station Road, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Colonsay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Isle of Colonsay via Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 8h 16m.

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