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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm10 / ...
    6h 26m
    £48–133

  2. Bus, ferry via Oban

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm10 / ...
    6h 31m
    £19–76

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    2. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 30m
    £99–240

  4. Train, ferry via Glasgow Queen Street

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm10 / ...
    6h 36m
    £48–133

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 22m
    £25–92

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Colonsay. However, you can 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 Buchanan Bus Station to Colonsay Ferry Terminal via Bus Station and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 6h 31m.

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