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

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

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  1. Ferry, bus, train

    best
    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
    3. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain train
    8h 49m
    £51–490

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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
    4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    10h 4m
    £29–78

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    10h 27m
    £67–196

  4. Fly, bus, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    7h 22m
    £134–291

Islay to Mallaig by ferry and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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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 Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Oban Bus Station, take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, walk to Fort William, then take the train to Mallaig. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Hotel car park, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 10h 4m.

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