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

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There are 6 ways to get from Islay to Fort William by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Camusnagaul Ferry Pierbus bus 918
    7h 3m
    £18–99

  2. Ferry, bus via Lochgilphead

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Station Roadbus bus 423 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Camusnagaul Ferry Pierbus bus 918
    8h 37m
    £19–67

  3. Fly Islay to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird Onebus bus
    4h 20m
    £101–219

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain train
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Fort Williamtrain train
    9h 28m
    £30–137

  5. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 914 / ...
    10h 10m
    £35–87

  6. Fly Colonsay to Oban Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Colonsay (CSA) to Oban Airport (OBN)plane plane CSA - OBN
    2. Take the bus from Airport Road End to Camusnagaul Ferry Pierbus bus
    5h 8m
    £33–238

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 take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Station Road, then take the bus to Camusnagaul Ferry Pier. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Camusnagaul Ferry Pier via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Lochnell Street, and Station Road in around 8h 37m.

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