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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird Onebus
    3h 50m
    £97–213

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Camusnagaul Ferry Pierbus918
    7h 3m
    £18–99

  3. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Crossbus926
    3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus915
    9h 21m
    £33–86

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Fort Williamtrain
    9h 28m
    £30–137

Islay to Fort William by ferry and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest 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 fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, then take the bus to An Aird One. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Camusnagaul Ferry Pier via Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Station Road in around 7h 3m.

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