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How to get fromIslay to Fort Williamby ferry, bus or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Islay to Fort William by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    6h 22m
    £16–90

  2. Ferry, bus via Hotel car park

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Tarbet Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    8h 9m
    £24–71

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    4h 20m
    £102–223

  4. Ferry, bus via Camusnagaul Ferry Pier

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Camusnagaul Ferry Pierbus bus 918
    6h 28m
    £16–91

Islay to Fort William by ferry and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Islay to Fort William. However, you can take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Oban Bus Station, then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Hotel car park in around 8h 9m.

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