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

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There are 3 ways to get from Greenock to Colonsay by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus976 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 13m
    £27–87
  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Cathedral Streetbus906 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 15m
    £35–120
  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Greenock West to Paisley Gilmour 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 4m
    £98–244

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 Greenock, Scotland and Colonsay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Greenock 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 bus from Stance 1 to Colonsay Ferry Terminal via Cathedral Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 8h 15m.

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