Rome2Rio

How to get fromIslay to Mallaigby ferry, bus, train or plane

Find Transport to Mallaig

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Mallaig by ferry, bus, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    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 Bus Stationbus918
    4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus500
    9h 15m
    £23–106

  2. 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 Mallaigtrain
    11h 2m
    £52–157

  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
    4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus500
    11h 31m
    £38–93

  4. Fly, bus, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain
    6h 46m
    £117–264

  5. Ferry, bus, 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 bus from Station Road to Bus Stationbus918
    4. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain
    9h 29m
    £27–499

Islay to Mallaig by ferry and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Mallaig, Highland, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Islay to Mallaig. However, you can take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Station Road, take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Fort William Bus Station, then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Mallaig via Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban, and Crianlarich in around 11h 2m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Islay

Trips to Mallaig

Popular routes